Ending Homelessness in Florida's Big Bend
Ending Homelessness in Florida's Big Bend
‘Aliyah’ was referred to the Big Bend Continuum of Care last Fall through a partner of the BBCoC. Staff initially met with Aliyah through street outreach, but it was evident from the first meeting that she was ambitious, hardworking, and eager to work together to achieve all of her goals.
Month by month, Aliyah began accomplishing all that she set out to do. Aliyah completed a 12-week long course through a partner agency, mastering economic empowerment, advancement in the workforce, establishing a supportive network, and the formulation of a strategic plan for long-term success. Aliyah did not just complete the course—she excelled and graduated valedictorian of the course group. After completion, Aliyah returned to school and has completed several semesters, and in just a few more semesters, she will achieve her goal of earning her bachelor’s degree.
Her success did not stop there—Aliyah has also recently gained employment at a high-performance workplace known for its leadership principles, data-driven decision-making, and emphasis on innovation and operational excellence.
As a student and working professional, Aliyah knew her final step in this chapter would be to find a place to call home. Aliyah was recently approved for an apartment and through collaborative efforts with the BBCoC, she has secured stable housing.
While those of us here at the Big Bend CoC let her know that we’d always be here to help if she ever needed us again, we are sure in knowing that she will be nothing but successful in all of her future endeavors.