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A couple came into the shelter, without employment and expecting a child in just a few months. After settling in, they received case management, employment services, nutrition services, and financial literacy. Through employment services, both husband and wife were given information on obtaining more lucrative employment opportunities. The wife received assistance getting her certified nurse assistant license transferred from another state. While waiting for her license, she found employment with Timewise making $10.50 an hour for 40 hours per week. This temporary position was quickly substituted for a position with Focused Care as a CNA, making $15.00 an hour for 40 hours per week. The husband is now looking into other opportunities for employment that he never thought possible. He will be working with GradCafe, intending to obtain an accounting degree. For now, he will continue working with Luby’s as a Certified Chef making $12.00 an hour for 30-40 hours per week.

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Archie Hill

Archie Hill and his family were residents at the Bay Area Homeless Services for nine months. The shelter proved to be a huge asset for the Hill family, as the shelter provided help with childcare and allowed their family to stay whole during this rebuilding phase in their life. Archie says that having his wife and children in the shelter with him truly affected him as they served as a motivating factor for him to pursue goals every single day. He credits the shelter with teaching life lessons that he will pass onto his children, as well as utilize them himself. The shelter encouraged and motivated him and his family to work hard in school and to educate themselves. The shelter also taught him about saving money and putting money aside for unforeseen financial trouble that might arise. Due to their goals being met, Archie has been able to find and keep employment as a warehouse fork lift operator and has had the pleasure of finding a place to live right next door to his mother. His entire family is doing well and would like to thank BAHS for all that they have done for his family.

Archie Hill

Archie Hill and his family were residents at the Bay Area Homeless Services for nine months. The shelter proved to be a huge asset for the Hill family, as the shelter provided help with childcare and allowed their family to stay whole during this rebuilding phase in their life. Archie says that having his wife and children in the shelter with him truly affected him as they served as a motivating factor for him to pursue goals every single day. He credits the shelter with teaching life lessons that he will pass onto his children, as well as utilize them himself. The shelter encouraged and motivated him and his family to work hard in school and to educate themselves. The shelter also taught him about saving money and putting money aside for unforeseen financial trouble that might arise. Due to their goals being met, Archie has been able to find and keep employment as a warehouse fork lift operator and has had the pleasure of finding a place to live right next door to his mother. His entire family is doing well and would like to thank BAHS for all that they have done for his family.

Ms. D

Ms. D was accepted into the shelter after she had been living with a family member in Houston but was asked to leave after an automobile accident. The wreck left her jobless because she drove for Uber. Ms. D found full-time employment with a local trucking company, where she earns $19.00 an hour, working 50 plus hours a week. With the company, she is training for a management position. While residing at the shelter, Ms. D saved enough money to pay a 2020 Toyota Corolla down payment plus $2,000 to move into an apartment. She has also moved into her apartment. Ms. D recovered from the accident, paid her toll fees of $1,800, and moved into a permanent residence in 141 days. "I am so blessed to have the help of all the ladies of BAHS. You greatly impacted me in getting to the next level in my life. I thank God for this place."

Ms. D

Ms. D was accepted into the shelter after she had been living with a family member in Houston but was asked to leave after an automobile accident. The wreck left her jobless because she drove for Uber. Ms. D found full-time employment with a local trucking company, where she earns $19.00 an hour, working 50 plus hours a week. With the company, she is training for a management position. While residing at the shelter, Ms. D saved enough money to pay a 2020 Toyota Corolla down payment plus $2,000 to move into an apartment. She has also moved into her apartment. Ms. D recovered from the accident, paid her toll fees of $1,800, and moved into a permanent residence in 141 days. "I am so blessed to have the help of all the ladies of BAHS. You greatly impacted me in getting to the next level in my life. I thank God for this place."

Ms. H. – Family Center

Ms. H. came to the shelter after being downsized and running out of money to afford her apartment. She came into shelter with her 15-year-old son and was followed by her 20-year-old son. Her eldest son soon left to join the military, while her younger son went to high school. Ms. H. was able to find employment with a trucking company that was locally operated. She received employment services, financial literacy training, transportation assistance and case management services. In case management she was assisted with referrals, budgeting assistance, and initial employment assistance. She has since been able to pay off dept owed to her last apartment and put over $1700 into her resident saving. She is currently looking for housing options. She stated that “she is so grateful to be able to have the support of BAHS.”

Ms. H. – Family Center

Ms. H. came to the shelter after being downsized and running out of money to afford her apartment. She came into shelter with her 15-year-old son and was followed by her 20-year-old son. Her eldest son soon left to join the military, while her younger son went to high school. Ms. H. was able to find employment with a trucking company that was locally operated. She received employment services, financial literacy training, transportation assistance and case management services. In case management she was assisted with referrals, budgeting assistance, and initial employment assistance. She has since been able to pay off dept owed to her last apartment and put over $1700 into her resident saving. She is currently looking for housing options. She stated that “she is so grateful to be able to have the support of BAHS.”

Mr. B. – Emergency Shelter

Mr. B. arrived at the shelter on February 9, 2023. Mr. B. had been released from prison and had no place to go, he lost everything. Once he came into the shelter, he was able to get help from the case management team, we assisted him with updating his resume and connecting with local staffing agencies. After going on many interviews Mr. B. was able to find full-time employment with a local eatery called Chicken Express. They hired him on May 25, 2023, as a team member. In this position, Mr. B. will be taking orders, preparing orders, and training to be a shift manager. Mr. B. works 40 hours a week; he is an hourly employee with an $11.00 an hour compensation. The agency also provided him with his uniform pants and transportation until he gets his first full paycheck. Mr. B’s Quote: I am so thankful that you all helped me get my life back on track!

Mr. B. – Emergency Shelter

Mr. B. arrived at the shelter on February 9, 2023. Mr. B. had been released from prison and had no place to go, he lost everything. Once he came into the shelter, he was able to get help from the case management team, we assisted him with updating his resume and connecting with local staffing agencies. After going on many interviews Mr. B. was able to find full-time employment with a local eatery called Chicken Express. They hired him on May 25, 2023, as a team member. In this position, Mr. B. will be taking orders, preparing orders, and training to be a shift manager. Mr. B. works 40 hours a week; he is an hourly employee with an $11.00 an hour compensation. The agency also provided him with his uniform pants and transportation until he gets his first full paycheck. Mr. B’s Quote: I am so thankful that you all helped me get my life back on track!