Addie is a WORLD reporter who often writes about poverty fighting and immigration. She is a graduate of Westmont College and the World Journalism Institute. Addie lives with her family in Lynchburg, Virginia.
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Addie Offereins | GOOD SAMARITAN REHABILITATION: Northwest Hope Awards winner helps men and women overcome addiction in a family environment
Addie Offereins | HIS WAY: Southeast Hope Awards winner helps men break free from addiction through a Christ-centered residential program
Addie Offereins | LIFEPLAN: Northeast Hope Awards winner is a pregnancy center that focuses on holistic Biblical sexuality as well as providing services to women
Addie Offereins | NEXT STEP MINISTRIES: Southwest Hope Awards winner uses discipleship to help men coming out of rehab or prison transition back into society
With some guidance, businesses can hire employees with troubled backgrounds and make money
A million and a half people in the U.S. are awaiting green cards
CRIME: Working alongside police, community-based violence interruption programs can help prevent crime
Residents are pushing back against light-on-crime policies
Experts say a quick legislative fix is unlikely
