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From Grief to Purpose: How One Woman Is Helping Single Moms Build a New Legacy

Love Local Chicagoland··7 September 2026·42 min

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What happens when some of the hardest chapters of your life become part of how you serve others?On this episode of the Love Local Chicagoland Podcast, Jason Stallard and co-host Marie LaCaria sit down with Sandi Moore, Family Advocate at Fellowship Housing, for a powerful conversation about grief, faith, forgiveness, purpose, and the importance of truly seeing people and hearing their stories.Sandi shares her journey through unexpected loss, betrayal, becoming single later in life, returning to college at 53, losing her daughter to cancer, and ultimately finding a new sense of purpose by walking alongside single moms at Fellowship Housing.The conversation also shines a light on the work Fellowship Housing is doing to help single mothers build new legacies through financial education, coaching, mentoring, accountability, community, and hope.Sometimes helping someone move forward doesn’t begin with trying to fix their situation.It begins with sitting with them, hearing their story, and reminding them that their past does not define their future.Our stories matter. We are worthy of love. And we are stronger together.Connect with MarieOur co-host Marie LaCaria believes in more than insurance — she believes in showing up for her community.LaCaria & Associates, Inc. – American Family Insurance11608 Dean St #101, Huntley, IL 60142(847) 669-1121Connect with Love Local ChicagolandWant to collaborate, share a story, or get involved?Visit https://www.lovelocalchicagoland.org/ to start the conversation.Support local. Love local. We’re stronger together.#LoveLocalChicagoland #FellowshipHousing #Community #SingleMoms #StrongerTogether