I have been homeless off and on my entire life. I lived at VOA, a Louisville...

shelter, as a child with my mom and 3 brothers. We stayed in shelters off and on and when I was 16 I left and went on my own. Throughout that time I began using drugs and ended up with the wrong group of people. I then reached out to VOA in June and found shelter and substance abuse treatment. I have been sober 4 months, recently got married and have an opportunity for my own housing with my growing family. However we have an outstanding utility bill that is keeping me from moving. We are both working now and are making payments as we can. Once that is paid off we will be able to move into our own housing. My goal for 2023 is to move into a new place, get settled in before I have my newborn babygirl, and after my 6 weeks, go back to work and sign back up for nursing school. I also would love to get a living room suite for my place! I love taking trips out of town, which I plan on doing this year after I have my baby. I want to be able to take my children out of town to enjoy themselves because last year was very rough for us. Going bowling, skating & anything fun to do that can involve family (my children) would be amazing. I'm really big on family! I also would like to thank all of my supporters along this journey of mine. I appreciate the encouragement, uplifting words & support, because without you guys & God I truly don't know where I would be right now!