Born and raised in Gary, Indiana, Naomi Hamilton found herself homeless for five years after the birth of her daughter.

Originally from Riverdale, GA, Kenneth struggled with addition on and off for 10 years. Through his commitment to overcome his addition, Kenneth found his way to Phoenix House, where he learned he's been living with undiagnosed bipolar disorder.

Once her children moved out, Brusette Ohe decided to look for a small place, just for her and the dog. Unfortunately, her options were limited, and she ended up living in dire circumstances for five years under a slumloard, unaware she had any other options.

When it came time for her to retire, Sharon had no where to turn. And an additional challenge - she had been diagnosed with Schizophrenia. 

Living in Fredericksburg, Virginia for more than 50 years, Jacqueline has worked in the food industry all her life. When she worked full-time, she was able to live on her own despite the high rental prices. Unfortunately, once she stopped working, Jacqueline struggled to find an affordable place to live.