Since August 2022, 92 justice-involved women have begun the program. As a result of our community of change maker’s generosity, here are some participant highlights from the last six months:
“With the support of Grandma’s House, my child and I had temporary housing until I could find affordable long-term housing. Now I have permanent housing based on my income, and thanks to SCLPMI, I have the ability to focus on homeownership hopefully in the next two years.“
“Before I was with SCLPMI, I was discouraged, lost, and angry. But joining SCLPMI gave me hope, security, and positivity and has opened up resources for myself and my kids, such as childcare services, computers, and assistance with court fees. SCLPMI has given my kids and me a safe house. I have grown as a person who now mentors and advocates for others. I retrieved my car back, and now I have long-term income-based housing.”
“I was feeling really hopeless and like such a failure and suicidal often to be honest. I couldn't see how I let myself get to this point in my life, where it's hard to make up for something that was done in an instant when my whole life was the complete opposite. The ladies did lead me in the direction of some local services that did assist me with the first month's rent and deposit. I did find a small home. Not the most ideal home that I would have chosen in the past, but something very special to me now because it's mine to rent, and it sure beats the back seat or the front seat of my vehicle. “