Overview
I am getting back on feet after a difficult divorce and 2 1/2 years of homelessness. I've worked hard to improve my skills and obtain part-time employment. I usually find myself working to help others around me, so asking for help is humbling.
My goals are to enter a stable housing situation and gain full-time employment. I plan to attend training to gain more skills for employment and to become fully self-sufficient.
I need a monthly bus pass to get to and from my current job, and to seek full-time employment while I am not working. I also need some household items as I leave homelessness behind and move into my new apartment. These items include: a microwave, twin bed sheets, a pillow, iron, ironing board cover, pots & pans, cleaning supplies and a waste basket.
Meeting this need will help me live with dignity in my new home, and will give me some of the essential tools to finding gainful full-time employment. Having the items I need for my home will allow me to focus on my goals of returning to self-sufficiency. Finding a home has been a huge step forward for me, and these items will help me finally feel at home as I continue to move forward.
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I've known Jonathan for a couple of years now. Initially we met through ONE Northside, where we've participated in social justice activism. I've also been Jonathan's case manager at the Lincoln Park Community Shelter. I am consistently impressed by Jonathan's motivation to improve his housing and financial situation. It's been a joy to watch his personal growth. Jonathan has been a pleasant and helpful member of this community at the shelter. Seeing him move will be bittersweet; we're incredibly happy to see him move into his new home, but it will be sad to not see this friendly face on a daily basis!
About Brianne
As a case manager, I work with adults who are experiencing homelessness, or are at risk of homelessness. I provide support, counseling, and guidance for obtaining resources to improve quality of life. I connect people to resources such as job training, substance abuse treatment, and physical and… Read more