In February she found a job at a daycare supervising infant care. Francine found an apartment in March and moved into her own apartment with rental assistance from The Salvation Army. She was enrolled in our Continuing Support Program and had been doing great.

Now she is doing even better than before! She was contacted for a new job for customer service in the insurance industry. She works with the State of Indiana answering questions about the variety of health insurance plans and now is a great resource for me when my clients have questions. I am so proud of her and look forward to working with her in the future. Francine is truly a success story!

*Names have been changed to protect the confidentiality of the clients

Harriett recently came back to the shelter for a second time, and she made great progress! She started to take control of her depression, and has been working on her independence and self confidence. She no longer stayed in her room, but made efforts to look for a part time job while applying for SSD and participating in the Shelter Plus Care program. Harriett also sees a counselor twice a month, which she would have never done before.

We am so proud of Harriett and the progress she has made. Even though she was nervous about moving out on her own, she knew that was the step in the right direction and that The Salvation Army was there still to support her. She has been clean for over 20 years and now has much better coping skills. She is part of our Continuing Support Program and continues to meet with her case manager once a week.

*Names have been changed to protect the confidentiality of the client.

Mindy received joint custody of her children after following the direction of the courts and working with Family Services.  She continues to work daily towards goals and positive influences for herself and her children.  She is part of our Continuing Support Program and still speaks with her case manager weekly.

*Names have been changed to protect the confidentiality of the client.

When I entered the shelter I already had set goals for what I wanted to accomplish in my time there.  Little did I know there was much more in place for me.  I was so surprised how many programs they offered to fit a person’s needs; for example, Life Skills, Life Paths, Bible Study, etc.  My stay taught me a lot about myself, people, patience, and becoming a stronger person. 

They prepared me to get back into the real world and maintain and budget for my own household.  My case manager and the other staff members at The Salvation Army gave me a chance to give myself a second chance and I thank them all!  Once I have now left the shelter but am a part of the Continuing Support Program and I keep in regular contact with my case manager.

Thank you!”

Layla was provided childcare, bus tickets, clothing and she regularly participated in Life Skills Classes.  Within a few weeks, she found a job at a nursing home as a CNA and began working third shift, enabling her to spend time with her kids. 

She moved out of the shelter at the end of December and began participating in our Continuing Support Program.  Layla is in regular contact with her case manager and continues to receive assistance with her rent, food and other household items. 

*Names have been changed to protect the confidentiality of the client.

Shelly is a single mother of two school aged children.  Her abuser was her boyfriend of 8 months.  At one time he served time in jail for physically abusing Shelly.  When he was released her talked her into taking him back.  After a short time the physical abuse started again.  At this time, her children were spending Christmas break with their father.  Shelly was able to flee and came to the SSC. 

During her initial assessment, Shelly’s case manager learned that this was the first time Shelly had faced a domestic violence situation.  Her self confidence was very low, she seemed depressed and scared.  She was able to move to the DV Unit a couple of days later and arranged for her kids to join her at the Center.  During her stay here she enrolled in the HIP (Homeless Initiative Program) and was accepted, began going to exercise at the YMCA two days a week (offered to the residents with no charge), began therapy, and secured both a job and an apartment.  Shelly left the shelter Saturday.  She has enrolled in the Continuing Support Program at the SSC and will continue to meet with her case manager and receive counseling and basic needs assistance. 

*Names have been changed to protect the confidentiality of the client.

*Names have been changed to protect the confidentiality of the client.