Family Impact Stories

Loyda’s Story

Loyda was living with her husband and granddaughter in an apartment in Mattapan when she received an eviction notice. The property owner raised the rent to an amount that Loyda could not afford. The anxiety Loyda experienced landed her in the hospital while she was also dealing with a workplace injury to her...

Lori’s Story

Through a special program for victims of domestic violence, Lori obtained a Section 8 voucher and moved into a two-bedroom apartment. Even though she was employed, her ex-husband made things difficult by not keeping up with child support payments. She almost lost her apartment and had her car repossessed. As...

Katty’s Story

A native of the Dominican Republic who came to Massachusetts at the age of 20, Katty was unable to work due to multiple disabilities. She always did what she had to do to protect her children, even if it meant living in a shelter. While living with her family in a shelter in Norwell, she was referred to Metro Housing...

Garland’s Story

Soon after he enrolled at Roxbury Community College (RCC), Garland was notified that he had to leave his apartment building, along with all of the other residents, because the new owner was planning to do major renovations. He searched for a new home but was unsuccessful, and his housing voucher was set to expire....

Charles Gilreath

Already a father of two, he was ecstatic when he learned his partner was expecting triplets. Unfortunately, one of the triplets did not survive the pregnancy and Charles and his girlfriend welcomed two sons to join their older son and daughter.​The loss of their child was heartbreaking, but especially...

Mercedes’ Story

Homelessness Prevention
As a meal coordinator at a Boston charter school, Mercedes’ contract did not include the summer months. Being six-months pregnant in June, 2017, Mercedes struggled to find extra employment that would help her cover her expenses until school started up again in the fall. As she fell behind in her rent...

Bertha’s Story

Bertha was a dedicated bus driver for the MBTA for 16 years, working four 10-hour days. She woke up one day to get ready for work, but something didn’t feel right. A trip to the doctor revealed the worst possible news – Bertha had a brain tumor. Bertha had brain surgery to remove the tumor but needed extended...
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