The streets will lead you to death or prison. "We believe people can change because I am a living witness. "Gainesville Housing Authority really believes in giving second chances," Green said. Green thanked Jones and Pamela Davis, chief executive officer of GHA, for giving her a second chance. "We want to give an opportunity for residents and community members to come together and have a good time," Jones said. GHA hosted the the event to help carry out Green's vision, Jones said. "This is all about unity and showing what the power of redemption can do." "We wanted to bring the community together," Jones said. The purpose of the event was to promote the power of family and community fellowship, especially during the social climate Gainesville is experiencing with gun violence and deaths, said Freddie Jones, resident services specialist at GHA. Green started working for GHA as an intake specialist in August 2021. Green, the mother of three, published her book in October after drafting it while in prison, she said. To be of help to someone else, I must keep going." We have lost so much in the streets and to the streets. "I hope this event inspires people to keep going. "The purpose of this event was to give encouragement and hope to our people," Green said. She said the silver lining during her time in prison was having clear communication with God. Green talked about being a former drug addict and being sentenced to four years in prison due to a forged check in 2016. "She taught me resilience and strength and to keep pushing and praying," Green said. GHA grant: GHA gets $2.3 million grant to help residents GHA bucks: Gainesville Housing Authority residents can get household items and appliances by engaging GHA established: Gainesville Housing Authority has provided affordable, safe housing for 56 years She said her mother, Lorraine Jones, is an example she draws from daily for strength.
Originally from Hazlehurst, Mississippi, Green, author of "Silent Chaos of J31179, moved to Gainesville as a teenager with her mother. She was the featured speaker Saturday at an event sponsored by the Gainesville Housing Authority at the Forest Pines Community Center at 1027 NE 25th St. The power of redemption and being given a second chance turned a Gainesville woman's life around for the better.
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