Stories

Judy’s Story

Emily’s Story

Bev’s Story

Other Stories of Hope

Chantal was facing an eviction notice and one day, while grocery shopping, the locks on her apartment were changed with all of her belongings inside. Chantal and her children were forced to leave everything behind and move into a local homeless shelter. When Chantal saw her FH apartment for the first time, she burst into tears. “I can’t believe that this is really mine,” she said.

When Melanie first came to FH, it was clear that her spirit was broken and her circumstances had crushed her self-esteem. She is now full of life, motivated and continues to exceed every goal she sets for herself. She has reduced her debt by over $13,000 and is waiting for approval for a Habitat for Humanity home.

Shannon came to Fellowship Housing in a desperate situation. She was in the midst of an ugly divorce and custody battle while living out of her car. Shannon was unable to obtain custody of her then three year old son because she did not have a stable living situation and was unable to afford housing because she was drowning in legal fees. Fellowship Housing worked quickly to secure an apartment for Shannon and within one month she was granted custody of her son.

FH Graduates: Where are they now?

• Kendra, a June 2008 graduate, is renting an apartment in the northwest suburbs with her eight year old son with special needs. Kendra was recently elected the president of the Illinois Autism Society.
• Sophia, a May 2008 graduate, is currently living with her 11 year old son in her own home in the western suburbs. Sophia applied for and received a Habitat for Humanity home and after thousands of volunteer hours is officially a home owner!
• Renee, a September 2008 graduate, left with no debt and a savings of over $7,000! She was able to purchase her own home where she now lives with her two boys, ages 9 & 13.