TESTIMONIALS |

Felicia is only one of our many formerly homeless neighbors that found success in their life in the past 12 months. We assist each of our neighbors with the resources and tools that help them end their own homeless situation. We hope you enjoy her story and can celebrate her success with us.

I have been so blessed by the program at Horizon House, I had to write a letter to thank you and share my story.

In January 2007, I was a working mother of two with my own house and car, when I was accepted into the IU School of Nursing BSN Program. I have always dreamt of helping others, and being a nurse would mean having a career instead of a job - allowing me to provide a good life for my children while giving to others.

I moved in with my boyfriend and my four children. Unfortunately by January 2010, I found myself having full responsibility for my kids, a victim of emotional, physical, verbal and financial abuse, jobless, dismissed from IU School of Nursing, with no car of my own, and in a house in only his name. I was sad all the time and hated for my kids to see me like that, but I couldn't get out of the hole I dug for myself. I felt like a failure in life.

I wanted to leave but had nowhere to go. Every time I tried to make a plan to better myself or get out of the situation, I never succeeded. Things continued to get worse, and my kids and I were kicked out with nowhere to go. We were homeless for months. After a few referrals, I was led to Horizon House.

I feel the words "providing services" is an understatement. My case manager has provided support and motivation and helped me with every aspect of my life. Thanks to her, my children and I were safe and in a home by December, 2010.

I was also able to take 17 credit-hours and graduated with my BS in August 2011. I was recently hired as a Community Outreach Coordinator where I help people get the resources they need to get their lives on track. I love my job! I plan on attending graduate school soon.

Horizon House helped me get on my feet and the things I have accomplished while on the program are things I thought were impossible. I am so grateful!! I thank God for Horizon House and their services!!

Felecia