Kylie* and Mark* entered the Shelter and Self-Sufficiency program with their two-year-old
daughter, facing the challenges of homelessness, lack of transportation, and unemployment.
Motivated by the need for stability, they sought help and quickly made progress. Within just
three weeks of joining the program, both Kylie* and Mark* secured jobs.
However, Mark* worked night shifts, and they encountered a major barrier: reliable
transportation. The bus routes didn’t operate late enough for him to get to work. Undeterred, they
focused on saving for a car, determined to overcome this obstacle. Their hard work paid off
when they found an affordable car that allowed them to commute to work and continue building
their lives.

As they settled into their new jobs, Kylie* and Mark* took on additional hours to save for
housing. After several months of careful searching and persistence, they found an apartment that
fit their budget, providing a safe and stable home for themselves and their daughter.
*Names have been changed to protect client confidentiality.