Meet Lonique. You saved her life. A single mother of three young children, Lonique had fought hard to build a safe and stable home for her family. “In Michigan, I was making over $15 an hour, I had a house, a car, my credit score was over 700. We were happy.” She was...
Meet Malissa. You changed her life. Malissa grew up in California with her family and lived a happy, suburban life. She never knew her life would end up the way it did. “People always like to think it’ll never happen to them, or that only poor people end up homeless,...
For Deb, helping people is just what she does! A longtime realtor here in the Valley, she has dedicated herself to making a difference. Her involvement ranges from helping first-time home owners prepare to buy, to providing 1,000’s of backpacks, chock full of...
I gained knowledge needed to begin my entrepreneur journey. I met with a counselor, who was great at explaining services as well as all workshops they offered. I was beyond grateful as I was able to attend workshops that helped me gain knowledge of what would be...
Carmen came to CAAFA after being assaulted by her girlfriend, having her wallet and identification stolen, and enduring emotional abuse on a constant basis. She met with the CAAFA Advocates and made a plan for how to reach the goals she set for herself. Carmen was...
Laurel came into shelter seeking safety from physical and emotional abuse at the hands of her long-time boyfriend. Upon arrival, she faced many different challenges coping with her experiences. She found solace in just sharing her story with our Advocates’ trained...
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