Marcus: From Veteran to Housed
An Army veteran overcame homelessness through HUD-VASH, even with a criminal record in his past.
HUD-VASH • VeteransLisa: The Long Wait
A single mother navigated a 2-year Section 8 waiting list while finding interim housing solutions.
Section 8 • LIHTCJames: Winning the Appeal
Denied housing because of an old eviction, James fought back with documentation and won his hearing.
PHA Appeals • ScreeningMaria: Breaking the Language Barrier
A Spanish-speaking immigrant navigated the system with limited English and found vital support from legal aid.
Language Access • Legal AidDavid: Fighting for Accommodations
A wheelchair user insisted on reasonable accommodations and refused to back down from a resistant landlord.
Disability Rights • FHAKeisha: Escaping the Benefits Cliff
A job promotion nearly cost her housing voucher—until she learned about the Family Self-Sufficiency program.
FSS • Work IncentivesRobert: Building Back After Incarceration
A formerly incarcerated person used transitional housing as a stepping stone to stable public housing.
Reentry • Criminal BackgroundSarah: Escaping to Safety
A domestic violence survivor used VAWA protections and emergency transfers to escape danger and rebuild.
Domestic Violence • VAWA