Success Stories
Because of the economic downturn, Al lost his job--along with his company car--last February. Married with two daughters, Al was very motivated to find a way to support his family, but his job search was complicated by his lack of reliable transportation.
Mareyame and her 3-year-old son, Cameron, had to start their lives over after Mareyame’s boyfriend was killed last year.
Katie (whose name has been changed in this story to protect her privacy) and her two young children snuck out in the middle of the night and hopped a Greyhound bus to flee from their abuser. She stayed with family until she found a job and a place to call her own. Her employer calls Katie a “role model and an “exemplary employee.”
Aja is a single mother of two elementary school-aged children who receives no child support from their father. She has been working for Goodwill Industries for 5 years but was in danger of losing her job at the time she was referred to Wheels of Success.
Helping a Family of 6 Make it through Unexpected Job Losses and Homelessness
A year ago, the Walshes were living the typical suburban life. They were a two-income, two-car family living in a comfortable, affordable home. Life was hectic and happy with their four school-aged boys.
Metropolitan Ministries and Wheels of Success Help with Journey from Homelessness to Self-sufficiency
When Jada became estranged from her parents after they found out their unmarried daughter was pregnant, she decided she could make it on her own. She would work and take care of her baby by herself ... people do it all the time.
Deron is a bright young man with a positive attitude and many goals for himself. He is currently attending college and is working for the Department of Children and Families. Deron's teen years, however, were not typical. Deron is one of many local youths aging out of the foster care system.
After years of abuse and threats on her life, Fiona and her young son fled their home in the middle of the night. She took nothing with her except a laundry basket filled with clothes and a few toys.
Cynthia had it all—a happy marriage, two beautiful children and a successful career. Then Cynthia’s world was shattered by addiction. She and her family suffered many hardships, and Cynthia eventually ended up in prison. When she was released three years later, she began to rebuild her life.
Jessica is a single mother with three young children, two of whom are in diapers. When she left an abusive situation, she sought assistance through CASA (Community Action Stops Abuse).