A Daughter’s Journey From Homeless to Hero
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When her dad fell ill and could no longer work, Jenna Ploof became his primary caregiver while continuing to excel in school and working full-time to provide for her family.
When her dad fell ill and could no longer work, Jenna Ploof became his primary caregiver while continuing to excel in school and working full-time to provide for her family.
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