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For Howard, it was a disagreement with his adult son that landed him without a place to stay. In his words,
“I was asked to leave with nothing but the shirt on my back. Suddenly I was homeless and very scared.” Unsure of where to turn, Howard asked around.
“I heard about the [Key] Campus helping people in my situation and made my way to the campus. After securing a bed in CASS and staying there for a short period I met Amber, Chris, and Heather [from Keys to Change]. These three were like angels sent from Heaven.”
"Amber became my case manager. She was kind and understanding. [She] listened to all of my concerns and always provided me with reassurance." Howard found placement at one of Keys to Change's Bridge Housing properties. During his four months of stability in Bridge, Howard saved money and planned for his future.
Again in Howard's words, "While in Bridge housing, [the manager] and…staff all looked after my needs. Amber assisted me with staying on track with my spending so that when the time to step up came, I’d be ready for the move.”
Last week, Howard moved into an apartment of his very own.
“I am eternally grateful to Amber for instilling in me that I can do this! I am very happy to say that if you keep the faith and listen to sound logic, you too can have this great outcome.”
Because Howard is our neighbor, Keys to Change is here for him. We know that with the right support and individualized options, homelessness is solvable. Thank you Howard for sharing your story. We wish you all the best and can’t wait to see what this next chapter holds!
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