Success Stories: Transformation

This is from a client who successfully completed our WIP Program (Women’s Independence Program). The WIP Program is designed to help homeless single women in removing barriers to independence. The goal of the WIP Program is to provide financial assistance to women participating in case management and/or shelter programs as a means to remove barriers that will result in returning to independence faster. The amount of the grant awarded to an individual is dependent on the length of participation in the program, identified need and the client’s own demonstration of initiative, responsibility and follow-through.

“Thank you for your kindness. My experience at the Center was a good one, although challenging at times. The kindness shown to me and the other residents by the volunteers and staff warmed my heart. I truly appreciate everything you did to help me – my family couldn’t have treated me better.

I am still struggling to get back on my feet and find full-time employment. I am able to make ends meet with the extra help of community services and programs. And thanks to you and the WIP Program, I live in my own studio apartment.

I am grateful for what I do have and I count my blessings every day. I am a work in progress.”

----Past Cathedral Center client who is currently living independently