Homeless To Home Recipients
Please find the following highlighted success stories from some of our Homeless to
Home (H2H) recipients. These stories from our H2H clients aim to highlight the struggles
and the accomplishments they faced. Our H2H program aims to ease and expedite the
transition from homelessness to self-reliance by way of a rent voucher and wraparound
services. We define self-reliance as the client’s ability to make more income than projected expenses without the subsidy of the government (tax payer). Once
transitioned, CARE schedules follow ups to the client’s home at 3-4 month intervals up to 1 year after placement.
I was frustrated, upset, and alone because of my lack of knowledge living on the streets for several weeks in the downtown area of Las Vegas. One of the resources I heard about was CARE, I was so astonished by the fact that I was finally gonna be met with some help after weeks of feeling hopeless. I met with Brittany, who is a perfect example of what the title and organization stands for. I shared my story with Brittany and she welcomed me immediately as part of the family. Brittany helped me with my Las Vegas Nevada ID card and bus passes. From day one I felt so welcomed by everyone that I was intrigued on knowing more about the organization. And I got that opportunity as a volunteer for the organization. My experience as a volunteer was wonderful. I learned a lot on how each staff member and volunteers of the organization makes it their soul purpose to care for and help those in need. In which it helped me hold that same passion, and desire on caring for people in need of help. Today, I’m a resident in my own studio apartment and I love it. I want to thank all the staff members and volunteers at ‘CARE. Such a wonderful group of people who truly cares. And I’m proud to have had that personal experience I’m truly honored to have shared my story because it’s definitely a happy ending when you dedicate yourself with people who care.
Sydney R.
Completed all check-in’s and is currently maintaining housing.
I’ll start off by saying that the CARE Program is absolutely amazing. They started me out on my way to being self sufficient. I needed a Nevada ID and that was the first interaction I had with them. They provided me with a place to store my belongings. Being homeless is not the best thing in the world. However with programs like CARE, they make things easier.The multitude of services they offer is top notch. If you are ever in a situation where you are in need of assistance…CARE is where to go. I will always be grateful for the assistance I received from CARE.
Rodney C.
Completed 3 and 6 month check-in and is maintaining housing
I started as a client, then to being a volunteer. I have been given a lot of opportunities through this program that I am very grateful for. I developed different skills that I did not have before I began volunteering here at CARE, such as de-escalating situations, compassion, love, and care. The staff and other volunteers have been pivotal members to my success and why I am able to move into my own place. I am very grateful for the many opportunities here, from getting assistance with getting to work, getting assistance getting a job, being able to count on people for letters of recommendation for jobs and things of that nature, as well as the familial unit that was built here between the volunteers, as well as the case manager. To be honest, I know deep down in my heart, that if it wasn’t for CARE that I probably wouldn’t be here. I just want to say thank you again to the CARE family as I venture off into building myself and having my own place. I want to invite anyone who is homeless, or you know anyone who is homeless and they need help, to come down to CARE.
Roderick C.
Completed 4 & 8 month check-in’s. Client maintains close relationship with CARE staff and volunteers, and recently reported that he has found a better job that gives him room for growth.
Your organization has been a lifeline to me when I was truly at my lowest point! My story is that I met a man online social media and thought he would be the one for me. Almost immediately he began to show signs of being abusive. Flash forward almost 5 years and I fled – leaving everything behind, clothes and all. I was helped into a domestic violence shelter and then one of the residents told me about a building on Foremaster where homeless people can go and get help. My pride was gone. I was at my lowest..never being one who wanted to ask for help I didn’t know what to expect. But, from the moment I entered the property the guy at the front made me feel safe and kindness greeted me! I, for the first time since, felt a ray of hope! You gave me a bus pass that I used to set up interviews and eventually got a job. You gave me clothes to wear so I could not be prejudged as just another homeless person and discriminated against. Your organization provided me so much and is a big reason why I am back on my feet – even getting approved for my own apartment. Most importantly you gave me hope.
Sara D.
Completed 4 month check-in, client reports that has gone smoothly and is thriving in her own place
I’ve been living in my car and from place to place for about 2 years now after being put out of a friend house. Life have been extremely challenging for me. I’ve been using my resources for food and maintaining my car so that I can keep my job. With handling the finances of my car, being turned down from food stamps and other local resources, it made it hard to come up with the money for a deposit. I knew I was coming close to a break through; A close friend told me about this program and I decided to give it a try. I filled out the application then I received a message from Brittany. I couldn’t believe it! At that point I knew it was about to happen and I went through the process with her and she was great at communicating with me and I was on top of communicating back with her. This process has been a dream come true and I am truly grateful for everyone and everything that has supported me. I am proud to start my new journey of self sufficiency. I will be seeking to further my education in my current field due to the help I got here, I can study in peace.
Crystal J.
Has not reached check-in date, client reports that she is ecstatic to have a place to call home