Work It! Success

Sofia* was fleeing from domestic violence when she entered our Family Self-Sufficiency Program with her 13-year-old son. With an understanding that she had a substantial amount of work to reach her goals in the medical field and achieve long-term stability, Sofia followed through with the plan she had set with her caseworker, program manager, and Work It! Volunteer coach. In the past, Sofia had worked as a Registered Nurse (RN), but her license had expired.

Determined and willing to make strides toward savings and her career, Sofia secured a caregiver position at 30 hours per week and planned to attend a Nursing Refresher program to renew her RN license. Sofia utilized public transportation during her time with us to attend work, the nursing refresher program, and classes at the Colorado House & Resource Center. Over the course of several months, Sofia had saved enough money to purchase a car with auto loan payments.

Reliable transportation decreased her travel time substantially, allowing her to take on additional caregiving shifts for several months. By the end of her time with us, Sofia had secured her RN license and attained a position as a PRN Nurse. Sofia left the program making $47an hour- double her income at program entry.

Sofia shared with staff, “Partners in Housing has supported me in ways I’m incredibly thankful for. The classes were genuinely helpful. While it’s hard to say goodbye, I’m looking forward to what comes next.”