A Precious Homecoming
"I've never had an employment gap," exclaims Precious. "But, this is the first time I've had a housing gap!"
A loving mother, Precious found herself in a predicament following complications from giving birth to her now 2-year old daughter. Forced to take extended medical leave, Precious lost her job while away. And, the relationship with her husband ended.
With a giving heart, Precious agreed to take custody of two teenage nieces, whose father had become incarcerated and whose mother had taken to the streets. "For all practical purpose, I'm their mother," says Precious.
Precious soon found another full-time job, but bills and burdens had already pushed the family into homelessness. Doubled up with an elderly family member, Precious needed help to get back into safe, decent, affordable housing.
That's when she found Community Link.
Our Homeless to Housing program met Precious with a Social Worker to provide a lifeline of support and counseling, while a Housing Coordinator guides the family through the maze to find and keep affordable housing.
"Doors have come open because of Community Link," says Precious. "This help will provide an opportunity for my kids to actually live their lives!"
Working full-time at a day care center, Precious is on her way to housing and is thrilled that she'll have a "place in which she can call home!"
