When i met Richelle, I was homeless with my 3 year old son. We were staying at the salvation army shelter and looking for work everyday. Unfortunately, i had no luck so an agency helped me get onto public assistance and into a home that we were allowed to stay in no longer than 6 months. The house was in a less than desirable neighborhood in a rough part of town, but it was a roof over our heads. I was required to spend everyday doing job searches or volunteering in order to recieve the small TANF check each month.
I went into 2-14 Connect and spoke with Richelle in more detail about my situation. She brought me on as a full-time volunteer and client at the same time. We worked together to find a home and find a job. A home was easy but the job was a harder part. It took a lot of time to get to where i am today.
I have a job i have been at for a year on june 23, 2018 and i love my job. I am happy that i have my family together and i am standing on my own two feet. I want to thank Richelle and 2-14 Connect for there dedicated help that gave me the strength to keep fighting for what i needed in my life. I am now stable with my life for the first time in a long time. It even gave me the abillity to bring my oldest son home when he needed me the most.