Danielle’s Story – Disability Becomes a Steppingstone, Not a Barrier
Danielle learned so much about the steps to take to achieve economic security, she has started her own business as a digital marketing specialist.
Family Impact Stories
Kathryn & Larry’s Story – Loan Program Lends Couple a Happy Future
Through the Home Modification Loan Program, Larry & Kathryn were able to make changes to their home that have made a huge difference in their lives.
Monica’s Story – Colocation to Relocation
Monica and her family lived in deplorable conditions, and nothing was being done to fix them. She was able to relocate with the help of CONNECT and Metro Housing.
Ruby’s Story – SIPS Helps Regain Independence
An intensive and personalized focus was pivotal to helping Ruby find a first-floor apartment and regain her independence.
Gina’s Story – Homelessness to Home Ownership
While living at a YMCA shelter with her four-year old daughter, Gina took advantage of programs offered by the Y to get a job. Employed, she qualified for a housing voucher and moved into her own apartment.
But Gina was not content with being a tenant. She bought a multifamily home after repairing her credit...
Karen’s Story – Persistance and Drive Pay OffKaren’s Story
Even though Karen lost her job at the hospital, the family remained financially stable thanks to her unemployment benefits and husband’s salary.
Suddenly though, her life was turned upside down when her husband suffered an episode of cardiogenic shock – on the very day that her unemployment benefits...
Danielle’s Story – SNO Mass Provides Family With New Opportunities
“On the street I was living on, every summer there were shootings,” says Danielle. “I knew this was not a place that I wanted my kids to grow up.”
When one of her older sons got into trouble with law enforcement, she knew she had to do something. She had gotten a pamphlet in the mail about SNO...
Sean’s Story
Sean Ellis’ nightmare ended officially in 2015. After spending nearly twenty-two years in prison for a crime he did not commit, he was released. But Sean did not feel like a free man.
Bill’s Story
Bill had a fairly typical childhood growing up in Braintree going to school and hanging out with his friends. While still a teenager, however, he was in a serious motorcycle accident that left him disabled and unable to work. Bill lived with his family for as long as he was able.
Throughout the ensuing years,...
Stephen’s Story
When Stephen suffered a severe stroke in January of 2017, his family did not think he was going to make it. In fact Stephen was pronounced dead at the hospital. But the Dorchester native was not ready to quit and he soon began the fight of his life.
Stephen’s wife Tara knew that when and if he was able to come...
Willie’s Story
After Willie lost a good job due to the recession, he could no longer afford his rent. He and his young daughter ended up couch surfing with friends until he successfully applied to the HomeBASE rental assistance program through Metro Housing|Boston. Willie eventually found temporary employment, but was...
Michael’s Story
Michael worked as a residential counselor at VinFen, a provider of services to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, when he suffered a stroke in early 2017. The stroke left Michael’s left side severely impaired, made worse by the fact that he was left handed. As someone who was dedicated...