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Changing Lives: Angela's Story
Angela is a homeless mother. She and her young daughter Aixa came to the YWCA’s residential program to escape a domestic violence situation. Angela's spouse was physically and emotionally abusive. He controlled the family finances; she never handled money or a bank account. Angela realized that she needed to learn to manage the funds she earned from her part time job and save to ensure that she could afford to take care of herself and her child.
She increased her work to full time and participated in the financial literacy classes offered at the YWCA. ... Angela set a goal of saving at least fifty dollars each month and exceeded her goal by saving $100 each month. She decided that the goal of homeownership is attainable and is now working towards that effort. Angela has saved sufficient funds for her down payment and continues to save money regularly. ... |