After losing her house and struggling to find apartments that would rent to her, Carrie Olsen resorted to living in her car with her boyfriend and her dog. After her boyfriend was arrested, she would skip meals to avoid leaving her dog alone in the car, until she found a place to eat that would allow pets inside: The Salvation Army Centralia Corps.

The road to recovery is rarely easy, and while she was supporting her boyfriend in the midst of drug court, a storm cracked her windshield, leading to frequent stops by the police and worries of violations. Carrie asked Salvation Army Officers Captains Gin and Steven Pack if they could help. In return, Carrie felt compelled to start volunteering.

Watch to see how Carrie has transformed her life and is now helping others do the same.

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