By
Constance Taylor, Program Manager and Employment Job Coach
Community
LINC’s goal is always to see our families back on their feet, secure in housing
and gainfully employed. I was so impressed each time I saw Kim with her four
children. She would have her twins in a stroller and the two older children
walking alongside them. I wanted to jump in and help but for fear of complicating
things I would just stand back and watch her make it happen. I finally realized
she had her own system that worked.
Kim
seemed so young to have so many children to care for alone. Because of her past
evictions, her only option is a landlord willing to give her a chance to prove
she will pay rent and maintain his property in good condition. She has been
employed for two months now and makes a livable wage. She recently secured
another part-time job working weekends.
She
has eliminated several warrants and reported to court several times concerning
a domestic disturbance that existed before she came to Community LINC. She has
not only expressed her desire to react to conflict differently but we have
witnessed her ability to work through some challenging situations. She vows to
work, manage her home and take care of her children. The progress she has
already made while managing four children on her own shows her dedication. She
is looking for this second chance for housing now and is ready to move forward.
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