Shawna was in the middle of her pregnancy when she found herself homeless. She and her young son moved into Pathways of Hope’s Immediate Response Shelter, Via Esperanza, in early December, then transitioned to our New Vista shelter in January. One week after moving to New Vista, Shawna gave birth to a healthy baby girl.
“Shawna struggled with lots of pregnancy-related health issues. Now that she’s had her baby and settled into New Vista, her health, attitude, and outlook on life have greatly improved,” said her case manager. Because Shawna has a safe and stable place to stay, she is able to recover from the strain that homelessness and pregnancy put on her body. She can focus on healing herself – physically, mentally, and emotionally.
Shawna is working closely with her doctors and her case manager to reach a place where she is healthy enough to begin her search for employment. When asked about her experience at Pathways of Hope she said, “I am blessed to be here. I just have to remember to stay positive and work through it.”
Shawna is grateful for all of the supporters of Pathways of Hope, because you made it possible for her to bring her son and her newborn daughter home to a safe place with a roof over their heads and food on their table. Because of your support, Shawna didn’t have to worry about losing custody of her son or her newborn baby because of their homelessness. She was and is able to focus on caring for her own well-being, the well-being of her children, and her plans for their bright future.
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