In June, Alishe’ah went with her
teammates and Mr. Huels to
Washington, D.C. to be recognized
at an awards ceremony.
Alishe’ah lives in The Shelter at
Our House, but her participation
in the game had nothing to do with
Our House or homelessness. The
Stock Market Game is played every
year by high school students across
the country. Alishe’ah’s place on
the team was part of the typical
high school experience, not a
special project for homeless kids.
Alishe’ah earned her win just like
her non-homeless teammates did.
It was only after her team won that
the Our House staff became aware
of her school project and the new
need that came with her success.
Alishe’ah had no suitable clothes
for the meetings with “government
officials” planned on the schedule
for her Washington, D.C. trip.
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