Jakaisha is a single mother of five who experienced homelessness for almost two years. She learned about Solita’s House through a friend while searching for rental assistance. At that time, Jakaisha was unemployed and receiving no income. She received a Section 8 voucher but was at risk of losing it due to the expiration date and her inability to find an approved unit.

Since her initial appointment in October, Jakaisha has remained active in the Rental Housing Counseling Program, working with her housing counselor to secure stable and affordable rental housing, obtain permanent employment, and create written budgets to build her money management skills.

Jakaisha moved into a Section 8 unit with her five children and secured full-time permanent employment. She continues to navigate the financial challenges of maintaining a home for a household of six. Despite these challenges, Jakaisha remains optimistic and extremely grateful for the significant accomplishments she has made over the past eight months. She is committed to staying actively engaged in the program to increase her credit, establish sustainable savings, continue building her money management skills, and have a financial accountability and resource partner.