Caregiver Stabilized by Wrap-Around Help

A Greene County native returned home to care for her aging father leaving behind a high-paying job in Louisville. Although she didn’t seem to have the common issues seen among shelter residents, she found herself in need of help and hope.

After her father died, she moved into a house with some friends and conflict resulted in a sudden move. Homeless and unemployed, she sought refuge at Bridges of Hope in Xenia and reached out to MVCAP resulting in placement on the waiting list for the Harding Place Transitional Housing program.

The client was very communicative with the case manager and took all suggestions to help improve her current situation. She received SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) and medical benefits. She was able to find a job but it paid a fraction of what she had left behind in Louisville and wasn’t sustainable.

The case manager helped her revamp her resume, emphasizing her certification in operating fork lifts and other strong experience. She had several promising interviews, but nothing seemed to be working out.

While at Harding Place, the client experienced life on life’s terms. Despite her lack of acknowledgement during the intake process, the client was battling an alcohol addiction that she was trying to keep a secret. She had to have emergency surgery at one point, lost another family member, and at one point was assaulted by her roommate who ended up going to jail for the assault. She was especially thankful that her case manager helped her with a flat tire during this rough patch.

Finally, nine months after coming to Harding Place the client found a position that was close to the hourly rate she had been making in Louisville. She was offered a job at Xylem in Yellow Springs and was willing to work third shift so she would begin making the shift differential. She also kept working shifts at her other job and began saving her money while looking for a place to live.

The case manager was able to find an apartment for her in Cedarville and facilitated help with the deposit and first month’s rent. This client was patient and used all wrap-around services that were available to her and went from complete homelessness and hopelessness to living on her own again and establishing her own path in life.