The Vine - Summer/Fall 2012

by VMP Staff |  August 31, 2012

A new mom finds new hope

With a newborn baby, Janice was desperate to find stable housing

Before Janice* come to Vine Maple Place she had just delivered a beautiful baby girl. She was living in a high stress situation, ‘couch-surfing’ with a family member but aware she would likely be required to leave at any moment.

    At Vine Maple Place, Janice found a safe and secure home where she could catch her breath, assess her resources, and make some plans.  She also took advantage of the financial training VMP offers. “I learned how to build a budget, which is so great. And I pulled my credit history for the first time ever. The results were hard to hear, but it was good to know that I needed to do some repair there. Vine Maple Place helped me clean that up.“

    With a steady income now, Janice is able to move into a place of her own. But she doesn’t intend to stop there. She has her sights set on a B.A. in business. With the tools she gained at VMP, her future is bright .

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