Gloria’s Story

Gloria and her four daughters came to the Eli Home in January of 2007. Gloria was renting a room in a home owned by a couple, that soon turned against her family. After learning that one of the landlords was abusing her girls, she knew she had to leave. Gloria found refuge and safety at the Eli Home.

For the first month, Gloria focused on her relationship with each one of her daughters and her ability to be the best mom possible. After completing the 45-Day Emergency Program, Gloria moved into the Eli Home’s Transitional Shelter Program and participated in STEP classes and other life skills courses. She enrolled her children back into school and child care and became one of the more popular volunteers at the Eli Home’s Un-Thrift Store’s Vocational Training Program. She demonstrated a strong work ethic and developed excellent customer service skills.

At the completion of her training, she quickly found a job at a local child care facility. She had applied for housing assistance before entering the Eli Home. Along with her Case Manager and other Eli staff she completed the process and received her housing voucher within 10 months of her stay. With the support of Eli staff, Gloria diligently looked for permanent housing for her family. She was successful, and now Gloria and her girls live in their own 3 bedroom apartment.

Gloria continues to work at the child care facility and participates in Eli’s 6-month After Care Program, in counseling and case management. Eli Home staff looks forward to frequent visits and updates from Gloria and the kids. Gloria’s commitments to her family and diligence have given her and her daughters a new life of safety and love.