Lori spent her whole life trying to get by. Most of her choices were driven by desperation rather than what was right or wrong. After losing custody of her young son as a result of some of those choices, Lori knew she had to change. She was pregnant with another child.
She found shelter at St. Elizabeth, but she also found much more. With support and services, she began to overcome some of her issues and make decisions that would alter her path. Lori earned her GED, got a decent job and stayed committed to making a better life for her and her kids.
Lori was able to stay in an Affordable Supportive Housing unit where she paid rent that gradually increased. By the time she moved out, Lori was comfortable that she could pay fair market value for an apartment and manage her finances. She regained custody of her son and for the first time, her little family was together and she felt in control of her life.