Kathy, a single mother with three children, moved from Nevada to California seeking bluer skies. When she and her family arrived in what was to be their new home state, she knew they had made the right decision. It was a beautiful place.
Kathy and her family planned to stay with a relative, but shortly after their arrival they were informed that they had to leave. The property manager cited Kathy’s relative for lease violation because there were too many people living in the apartment. They were going to have to find another place to stay. The news was devastating. New to the state, and with no support system in place, Kathy believed she and her children were out of options.
Kathy was referred to Union Station’s Passageways intake center by a local food bank. Our Passageways team assessed Kathy’s situation and determined that she and her family would be a good fit for our Family Center.
While at the Family Center, Kathy participated in our Sources career development program, where she learned the skills she needed to find employment. She also worked with our Housing Resource Specialist to find affordable housing.
Since her stay at Union Station, Kathy has continued to apply the hard work and perseverance she showed here. She has gone back to school and earned a B.A. in Psychology.
Grateful for the opportunities she been given, Kathy often shares the inspiring story of how Union Station Homeless Services helped her become the person she is today. We appreciate her kind words and are very proud of what she has accomplished.
To learn more about our supportive programs that help thousands of people like Kathy every year, visit www.unionstationhs.org.
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