Helimeka

I went into the shelter because I did not want to live on the streets or at other people's houses. I was pregnant and had a two year old son and I needed a permanent place for my kids. Being at Harrison House showed me that there were people who were willing to help families like me. They encouraged me to get my life in order. The parenting classes and other support groups really helped. Cornell and Carla really helped with housing assistance.

I got into McKinley House by following the Harrison House program. Even though I was not in permanent housing, the transitional apartment at McKinley felt like home. It felt like I was on my own. It also gave me a chance to fulfill my goals and helped me to get ahead in life for me and my children.

I recently got my section 8 certificate and moved into a new apartment. It's new for me, but being at the transitional house gave me the practice of managing my own home. It prepared me for permanent housing by helping me to save and teaching me to budget. I am looking for full time work and I plan to continue my education in the nursing field.

To all the new Sankofa House families: If you really want help and if you really want to get out of your homeless situation, you have to want to help yourselves first before BOSS staff could help you.

Going through Harrison House and McKinley has proven to me that there is a lot of help out there if you want it.

My wish for Sankofa house is that all the residents will continue to appreciate BOSS and to get the help that I've received.

Helimeka

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