Salvation Army’s Purdue Center saved Memphis business owner’s life
Former Purdue Center of Hope resident Venus Austin visits a room at the center's Renewal Place residential recovery program after a press conference Wednesday, Jan. 8. Austin, a resident from 2005 to 2007, said she “had done every drug known to man. They allowed me time to relax and my body to start healing.” (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
Venus Austin entered the Salvation Army’s Renewal Place program nearly 15 years ago. Today, she owns a hair salon 800 feet from the facility that she credits for changing her life.
Topics
Salvation Army North Memphis BusinessOmer Yusuf
Omer Yusuf covers Bartlett and North Memphis neighborhoods for The Daily Memphian. He also analyzes COVID-19 data each week. Omer is a former Jackson Sun reporter and University of Memphis graduate.
Want to comment on our stories or respond to others? Join the conversation by subscribing now. Only paid subscribers can add their thoughts or upvote/downvote comments. Our commenting policy can be viewed here.