Testimonials of Service
“Very informative and helpful content. I learned about different resources I never knew before.”
– Andrew P.
“I was helped by Katherine. She is amazing! I am now employed and extremely happy. Thank you!”
-Susan S.
“I was out of work and thought nobody would hire me at 59. Thanks to my provider, I built the confidence I needed to get back on my feet. I’m so grateful!”
- Maureen M.
“I received tremendous help. My provider got everything set up for me, and I ran with it."
-Scott H.
I never thought homelessness could happen to me. Due to a family crisis, my life radically changed. Homelessness affected every area of my life. The biggest struggle I had during my experience in homelessness was employment.
I do not have any addiction or mental health issues, which the stigma of homelessness carries. I was a hard-working middle class American, striving to be a good parent to my younger sister. When I became homeless it was hard for me to accept. I lost my self-esteem and struggled to confide in anyone.
Then I met Kathrine Brown. She encouraged me that my poverty experience was only temporary based on the mindset I maintained. I was extremely discouraged with employment and almost gave up, but within the first week of meeting Kathrine, I was employed.
Due to my economic situation, I was unable to afford clothing for my first day of work. I was embarrassed to ask for help, but Ms. Brown understood. The next day, she provided me with the necessities I needed to start work. I later realized Ms. Brown purchased the items out of her own pocket. I will never forget Ms. Brown’s investment in me because she went above and beyond for a stranger, and she did not have to.
I appreciate that Ms. Brown is knowledgeable in crisis intervention and had the wisdom in how to apply her knowledge on a case-by-case basis.
My story was uniquely different because I am raising my youngest sibling, and I was able to gain custody of her. I am currently housed, and I am working full-time. I realize homelessness does not discriminate, it can happen to anyone, even everyday people like me or you.”
- Diamonds Acres
