Today we congratulate Mary for getting out of her homeless situation and into her own place. We were happy to help her with the deposit. Read her story below:

Hello, my name is Mary. You have been recommended to me by the Mental Health Association of Orange County. I need help. I lost my job in 1999 after 26 years of working there. I have been struggling with mental illness ever since then. I have been sleeping in my car in Huntington Beach. I am looking for housing. I found an apartment with a Section 8 voucher in Anaheim. The landlord is also requesting one month’s security deposit. I am hoping that you can assist me. I am a sixty-nine year old women with several disabilities. I receive SSI. I need your help. I have COPD, Asthma, Gerd, Arthritis, and Mental Illness of depression and Anxiety, with some Obsessive Compulsiveness. On February 28, 2016, I had a heart attack. I am hoping that you can help enable me to pursue my goals and healthy living. I’m much more aware of the gift of extra time. I want to be constructive in my life. I look forward to hearing a positive response from your organization. I became aware of your existence only days before. Thank you for your time and attention towards my living situation. Sincerely, Mary