Our Stories

Diversity

Upon being released to the care of Sisters Nurturing Sisters (SNS), they referred me to a transitional housing facility that accepted me knowing I had no means of support, no ID, my head sick, no medical insurance and no one that was willing to take me in; these was just some of the issues I had. I am happy to find SNS. I want to learn to speak, read, write and understand English better. They are working on arranging this for me. I speak Oromo (if there is someone willing to help me with the English please contact SNS).
I am very happy now!

Benevolence

I called on SNS when I was homeless. I was alone and oh Lord so confused (I will tell u about it). I have some mental issues I have to deal with daily. I grew up in an abusive foster home. I was abused in such a way I thought an abusive relationship with a man was the only way. I thought I had to give a man anything just to please him (money, etc...) and the negative behavior meant love the way I grew up. OK now I did tell you I was confused. I was extremely depressed. I really want to thank the case management team from Sisters Nurturing Sisters, for the patience and guidance that was provided me-when I say patience trust me I was a real hand full. I don't know if I'll ever be able to live by myself but they make me feel as if I can. Maybe I will some day. For right now, I have a family that cares and stands by me-even when I don't. They said they’ll be there when I need them and they were and still are. They keep telling me that one day I'll have my own place. They told me I'd soon be able to travel on public transportation and now I can; back then I could not due to medical reasons. They helped me get my head together and now I know who I am.

Empowerment

SNS make sure I make it to my doctor's appointment, teach me how to feel better about myself, helped me to obtain my state ID and how to budget. Oh, SNS helped me get some clothes also and I am happy!