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Meet Lorena, LAFH Awards Guest

When Lorena’s partner became physically abusive, she found herself in a situation she never wanted her three children to experience. Without any family nearby, Lorena had to make ends meet on her own. Even working two jobs, she wasn’t able to earn enough to afford an apartment for her family. With nowhere to turn, Lorena and her children began living in their car.

Once Lorena was connected with LA Family Housing, her family’s journey to a stable life began. The family moved into an interim housing site, and her children were connected to School on Wheels, a partner agency that provided tutoring and school supplies. While LAFH’s Mental Health team worked with Lorena to support her recovery from years of trauma, she also benefited from access to credit repair services, child care, and employment services, helping her to get back on her feet financially.

With the help of LAFH’s Housing Navigation and Housing Location teams, Lorena’s family has now moved into a home of their own, and with the agency’s Stabilization team supporting them through this time of transition, they are set up for a more secure future.