Putting Her Life Back On Track
By Ty Stacey, Shelter Manager
Portia Jordan arrived in our shelter
in fall 2010. At the time, she did not
have any clear goals or the ability to
live independently. She was trying
her best to take care of her 2-yearold son, Tyrique, and her 8-month-old
daughter, Katelyn. Portia’s mother
helped sometimes by keeping the
children in the evening so Portia
could spend more time looking for a
job. After some hard work, she finally
found a job in an elementary school
cafeteria. She was initially hired on a
temporary basis but was later hired
as a permanent employee.
Since Portia has been in our program,
she has paid all of her outstanding
bills and purchased a car. She has also
completed her 10-key WAGE certificate
and has taken a proactive stance to
overcome educational barriers. Recently she became a mentee in Our
House’s Women at Work program.