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Dakota was just 15-years-old when he was placed into the Tulsa Boys Home by DHS. He s overcome abuse of every kind,” said Lesley Hemphill. “Neglect, years and years and years of trauma. There was a tragedy that resulted in him being removed from the home right before his 13th birthday.”
Hemphill was assigned to be Dakota’s mentor at the Tulsa Boys’ Home.
“At the Tulsa Boys’ Home a mentor is like the greatest gift you can be given and for many of them this is the first person not required to be a part of your life.
Hemphill is one of more than 300 from Life.Church who volunteer at the Boys’ Home. These volunteers offer help with homework, give life advice, laughs, and moments of healing, a focus on hope. For Hemphill, the connection she shared with Dakota was instant.