Overcoming the Past
Before coming to St. Stephen Housing, Jacob and Lanee had been homeless for about a year. They had been renting a run down apartment in Lakewood in a high crime area that wasn’t safe for their two young daughters, Jamiah [...]
Finding My Worth Again
The last time I tried to leave the father of my kids, he tried to kill me in front of my children. He beat me up because I didn’t make him something to eat fast enough. That’s when I knew [...]
Making a Difference
Have you ever asked yourself what it could be like to be homeless? In my job as a case manager, I have had the opportunity to systematically ask families what it is like to be homeless. Being homeless is [...]
In Her Own Words
"The stereotype of homeless people is that of using drugs or alcohol, or having a criminal record or something worse. But none of that was our circumstance. I never expected to be homeless, but when my husband had an [...]
Sofia’s Story
Sofia came to SSHA as a single mother with three children, escaping domestic violence. She fled her abuser with her children, taking no possessions. She and the children lived on the street for a period, resorting to theft for food. Her English [...]
A Grateful Heart
"I’m forever grateful to SSHA for helping my family at at our lowest point. During the one year of temporary housing time we had lots of goals we had to write and reach. I’m proud to say that because [...]