40 Years, 40 Faces: Randi

Honaker, Virginia

Before working with legal aid, Randi was stuck, trapped in a toxic marriage. Legal aid provided Randi the tools and resources she needed to file for divorce. After her divorce, she moved to Ohio and was working as a security guard when her mother in Virginia needed help. Randi moved back to Wise County but has yet to find employment. She wants to work as a highway flagger but says the company will not hire women. Randi continues to seek employment but meanwhile works tirelessly in her garden, growing much of their food during the summer: green beans, pumpkin, green and jalapeño peppers, cucumbers, and corn.

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“40 Years, 40 Faces” was a 2018 photography and storytelling project marking VPLC’s 40th anniversary. Photographer Glen McClure and writer Marshall McClure documented Virginians impacted by VPLC’s work, using portraits and interviews to highlight resilience, dignity, and the ongoing fight for justice.