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From Homelessness to Homeowner

We are bringing you an inspiring impact story from one of our recent BOSS program graduates, Amanda!

When this family entered the BOSS Program, they were facing transportation challenges, unstable schedules, and financial stress. But they never gave up, they showed up, stayed honest about their struggles, and were willing to put in the work.

"All my bills are paid, my credit score has gone up, the BOSS Program gave me that ability."

  • Referred through School Success.
  • Completed 16-unit financial literacy course.
  • Earned emotional & financial resiliency certifications.
  • Secured a job with benefits.
  • Improved credit.
  • Purchased a home.
  • Reliable transportation.
  • Children thriving in school.

"In the end, what helped most was having someone believe in our family."

Sometimes all it takes is a little support.

With one-on-one mentoring, financial literacy training, emotional resiliency certification, and targeted support for car repairs and childcare, everything began to shift.

Enhancing quality of life by empowering individuals and strengthening communities.

Today, this family:
Check Secured a job with benefits.
Check Improved their credit.
Check Purchased a home.
Check Maintains reliable transportation.
Check Has children thriving in school.

When asked what made the biggest difference, the answer was simple:

“Having somebody believe in us.”

Sometimes a little support changes everything. ?

This project was supported, in whole or in part, by federal award number SLFRF4951 awarded to The State of Michigan by the U.S. Department of the Treasury.

Learn more about the BOSS program