Our House e-newsletter May 2011 | Page 7

When I first came to Our House, I had never lived on my own and did not know how to take care of myself and my children. Now, thanks to this program, I feel like I can make good decisions and am able to live on my own. - Portia Jordan Women at Work is a mentoring program that helps female residents set and accomplish short– and long–term goals and improve self esteem. As a mentee, Portia has worked very hard setting goals and meeting them. Even when her mentor is busy, Portia has taken it upon herself to get the resources she needs to reach her goals. She has learned to manage the stress of being a single mother and has begun to build strong, healthy relationships with her children. Portia has used every service Our House offers. She is a great example of what our program can do for those who are willing to keep an open mind. Throughout her journey, she has remained open to suggestions and has remained willing to try. That effort has produced the beginning fruits of a hopeful life. Our House is very proud of Portia! 7