When a personal health crisis left Laura unhoused, her world collapsed overnight.
Laura wasn’t just facing the loss of a home, she was facing mountains of debt, no income, and a future that felt out of reach. Laura didn’t give up. She searched for weeks for a way forward and that’s when she found House of Ruth.
Speaking with our intake team she learned about Madison, House of Ruth’s transitional housing program for single women overcoming the challenges and trauma of houselessness.
At Madison, Laura received more than a bed to rest her head. She found dedicated, full-time staff who would support her journey through every milestone. With a case manager, Laura set goals to rebuild her life—her big goal: gaining control of her finances.
Because of your support, Laura had everything needed to achieve her goal.
Through House of Ruth’s financial literacy services and partnerships with community organizations, Laura had access to resources for debt remediation and credit building.
Step by step, she checked off more goals. Laura:
- Secured full-time work in the healthcare industry.
- Paid off every dollar of her credit card and personal debts.
- Enrolled in a graduate program.
- And this spring, she’s moving into a home of her own.
Because of you, Laura didn’t just survive her hardest season. She’s building the life she deserves.
Thank you for making the difference that turns uncertainty into freedom.
*Name has been changed to protect privacy. The included photo may not picture the individuals featured in the story. The photo is of actual House of Ruth program participants.
