Love, Community, and Silken Grace: Ronnie and Sarah’s Story of Strength and Support at Prescott
For 21 of their 23 years of marriage, Sarah and Ronnie Holesworth have been part of the Prescott family. Their journey together—rooted in love, resilience, and community—has become a beautiful example of what it means to belong, to grow, and to thrive.
The couple first met playing Special Olympics Floor Hockey. “It feels good,” Ronnie says. “I’ve got a good family with her family, and they’ve been there through thick and thin with me. Sarah is great. I couldn’t ask for a better wife.”
But life hasn’t always been easy. When Sarah first came to Prescott, she was feeling isolated and depressed. “My self-esteem was really low and I was really afraid to work,” she shares. “I had some rough times and got bullied in my job. I decided to come to Prescott to learn some new things.”
That decision changed everything.
“Prescott has helped me a lot,” Sarah says. “My confidence is much better. I’m not as scared to ask if I need help and I can talk to my friends and staff too.”
Her peers at Prescott have been key to her journey. “My friends give me support a lot,” she explains. “They’re always saying to me that things will be OK and they’re glad I’m in their lives. They know where I’m coming from. It’s hard to explain, but if I’m feeling left out or sad about something, they understand—because they’ve been there themselves.”
Today, Sarah is thriving. She works at Pinkie’s Thrift, helps seniors through Prescott’s Home Services program, and lends her skills to the North End Baking Co. café. Ronnie, who previously worked in commercial cleaning until the business closed, now delivers fresh produce to seniors through Prescott Home Services. This fair-wage employment provides not just extra income, but purpose, pride, and even the means to spoil their beloved cat, Silken Grace.
“I love being with Prescott because we are all a family,” says Ronnie. “I have good things to do and I’m helping out.”
When Ronnie was hospitalized earlier this year, the value of community really hit home. “They were there for me,” he recalls. “They looked out for me. They were concerned every day, asking how I was doing—and they couldn’t wait for me to come back.”
Since then, Ronnie and Sarah have been focusing on their health together. “We’re doing a weight loss journey right now and we’re doing really good at it,” Sarah says. “Prescott staff give us ideas about what would be good to drink or eat, and help us with cholesterol and things like that.”
Fresh air, walks, and shared exercise have become part of their routine. “It helps deal with stress and our health,” Sarah adds. “I think a lot of people enjoy that.”
They’re also dreaming bigger. Sarah is exploring her interest in computers, sparked by her work on Prescott’s Online Auction. “It’s complicated but I know I’ll get there! I’d like a computer job—something straightforward like inputting data.”
I think it’s really cool that we’re going to be going downtown. It’s going to be so much fun—I can’t wait.”
– Sarah Holesworth
She’s also looking ahead to Prescott’s new downtown community hub: Progress Place. “I think it’s really cool that we’re going to be going downtown. It’s going to be so much fun—I can’t wait.”
Together, they’re building a future rooted in belonging, connection, and mutual support.
“Sarah does amazing with the customers and makes really good tips,” Ronnie says proudly. “I’m proud of her. She does a really good job.”
In their words, in their work, and in the quiet strength of their love, Sarah and Ronnie remind us what community can be: a place to be yourself, to grow, and to know you’re never alone.
Impact story: This article is featured in the Prescott 2024-2025 Annual Report.