Originally living in California in a domestic violence situation, Laura removed herself and her three children, twin girls and a son, from that environment after someone referred her to Our House. Already with plans and goals for her family in mind, Laura came to Our House seeking support and resources to get back on her feet. To Laura, the Our House campus is a nonjudgmental environment that is “open and accepting” and a place where you are “free to be yourself.” Through the support of her case manager, Laura was able to keep up with maintenance for her vehicle and to receive gas vouchers, allowing her to maintain a reliable form of transportation to commute to Our House’s Resale Store, where she works and participates in the job training program. There, she says she learns something new every day and credits the store manager for helping her to settle into her role. Laura says she and her coworkers are all very close to one another, and she considers them family. Since becoming an Our House client in November of 2023, Laura has taken the steps to save her earnings and to secure stable housing. She is now only waiting to receive her key to an apartment in a subsidized complex! Laura’s story is a prime example of Our House succeeding in its mission to empower individuals towards success through their own efforts, with our team lending a supporting hand.
