Saved from the streets Pat Postler left a life of drugs and prostitution five years ago. Now, she regularly returns to the darkest corners of Elgin to help others find the strength to save themselves.(Suburban Living) From: Daily Herald (Arlington Heights, IL) | Date: March 6, 2007| Author: | COPYRIGHT 2007 Paddock Publications. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

Byline: Christine Byers Daily Herald Staff Writer

Pat Postler wants to believe her, but she knows better.

The woman's pleas for money to buy a bus ticket so she can return to her family seem sincere. Her story about falling on hard times could be credible.

But Pat is one step ahead of this woman, whom she met just an hour ago in the basement of an Elgin church that sometimes doubles as a homeless shelter for the night.

Pat buys her the ticket the next day - but makes it nonrefundable.

A few days later, Pat visits the bus station and the ticket agent tells her ...

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