Struggling with three children and unstable employment, Shaneice found herself suddenly evicted. Homeless and with nowhere to go, she faced her fears and went to the shelter. Before long, with their help she found a job, an apartment, furnishings and many of the things she needed to get back on a path to safety and stability for her family. Overcoming the shame and fear of her situation helped her learn that there are a multitude of resources, people and places willing to help. She just had to be willing to ask.

 

Topics: Financial Stability

Derek Lippincott

Written by Derek Lippincott

Derek is the former Marketing Creative Projects Manager for United Way of Central Iowa.