Overcoming Obstacles

About the Book

Overcoming Obstacles: The Journey of Project WeHOPE details the life of Pastor Paul Bains and his journey to marrying the love of his life, becoming a successful entrepreneur, and starting Project WeHOPE, a nonprofit organization that has touched thousands of lives and made an enormous impact in the San Francisco Bay Area and is located in East Palo Alto. This book is intended to provide practical application for your business and/or personal life and provide encouragement that you can overcome the obstacles that get in your way, providing that you don’t give up. It describes the good, the bad, and the trying times that were encountered during the journey to help the homeless become healthy, employed, and housed. Things were not easy, but we persevered and let go of our fears to become known around the world. If you are experiencing obstacles, this book is for you.

About the Author

Alicia Garcia grew up in a military family raised in Lakenheath England. She attended Louisiana Tech University right out of high school and studied Psychology. Afterwards she attended Patten University and obtained a BA in Music, and an MA in Education with an emphasis on Organizational Leadership. Additionally she attended Penn Foster College and received her ECE certification and license in event planning. She is a classically trained vocalist and has written and directed several plays. Her passions are music, academia, teaching and writing. She is a teacher by trade and teaches seminars on sex education, financial literacy, business preparation, grant writing, and healthy relationships. Currently she is the Associate Director for Project WeHOPE, an independent contractor for Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center, and owner of Brides and Events on a Budget. She has been married for over 10 years and is the mother to a wonderful son.