Debra Harris | How I Got Here with Dave Fiore | Tallahassee Podcast

Debra Harris

Host Dave Fiore speaks with Debra Harris, founder of Making Miracles Haven, a provider of faith-based housing for mothers experiencing homelessness. Debra’s journey includes years of physical and emotional abuse as a child and adult, having been let down by almost everyone she ever trusted or depended on. As a young mom, she worked to provide a better life for her children and break the cycles of abuse and financial dependence on a system that penalizes the working poor. Today, the New Orleans native is fulfilling her personal mission to help women with nowhere to turn move toward self-sufficiency with support and confidence. She is grateful for God’s provision in her life and her ministry and for those who continue to come alongside her to ensure Making Miracles does just that for years to come.

Warning to listeners: This episode includes explicit discussion of physical, emotional and sexual abuse. Please listen with care.

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