Why This Woman Wants To Rent A Family on Craigslist For The Holidays
By Jennifer Carofano, Shine Staff | The Good News – 16 hours ago
Jackie Turner turned to Craigslist for a family. (Photo provided by Jackie Turner)Craigslist can be a great place to find a new apartment or second-hand bike, but a family for Christmas? That’s exactly what 26-year-old Jackie Turner hoped for when she posted an ad with the title, “I want to rent a mom and dad.” What she found instead was an opportunity to help others who are wishing for the same thing.
Turner has a full scholarship at William Jessup University in Rocklin, California, and a 4.0 grade point average, but things haven’t always been so rosy. As reported by News 10 in Sacramento, California, Turner has dealt with physical, sexual and emotional abuse, spent years living on the streets and at one point served nearly a year in jail for grand theft. After being released and attending a camp for troubled youth, she turned her life around. Today, when she’s not attending class or studying, Turner can be found volunteering at a local martial arts studio.
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