Keeshemah

Keeshemah’s Story Just 14 days after losing her husband to COVID-19, Keeshemah received an eviction notice on the home she had built with the love of her life. “I always called Maurice my “accelerator.” Whenever I was afraid to do something, he would push...

Teresita’s Story

Teresita’s Story Teresita’s husband’s dream was to get a house. After he died, a bank illegally foreclosed on it. “I remember when my husband was in the hospital, he told me, “this will be your place.” And he was right. This house is how I remember...

Michelle’s Story

Michelle’s Story Michelle spent months with sewage filling her tub and toilet, years without heating Michelle lives in public housing and her unit had a lot of problems. She went years without heating. Mold grew in the walls. But worst of all, sewage continually...

Maria’s Story

Maria’s Story After getting evicted, Maria and her family of 14 thought they’d end up on the streets. Now, they’re first-time homeowners. Maria and her close-knit family of 14 have been together living together for over a decade. One day, after...

Amy’s Story

Amy’s Story Amy thought her family might not make it out alive. Amy and her family were targeted by gangs after she made a police report. They endured multiple death threats and even one shooting. She tried to request an emergency transfer to a safer unit, but...