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Health, safety, friendships, family formation, stability, privacy, freedom, personal growth, economic opportunity, and the simple satisfaction of crafting a daily routine of one’s own--all of these benefits depend directly on having safe, stable, and affordable housing. 

Read the testimonials below to learn how Housing Choices is making differences in the lives of people with developmental and other disabilities.  

Pictured : Pauline Nguyen

Veronica

“Before working with Housing Choices, I was living at Resetar Hotel.  Housing Choices assisted me into moving to a new studio room after dealing with domestic violence.  Housing Choices staff went beyond their jobs and let me talk about the issues in my life that didn’t have anything to do with housing.  Lizzy, my Housing Coordinator, did a great job of letting me speak about my private issues and she listens to me beyond her job.  She’s opened up a space for me in her heart.  At Housing Choices, they’ve helped me understand how to maintain my living situation and my voucher.  I am very happy that they’ve kept me safe in my place and that I can contact them if I feel unsafe.” 

Kevin

Before working with Housing Choices, Kevin, age 62, lived in transitional housing where he was required to take classes that would prepare him for living on his own.  He had to take the classes whether he needed them or not. Now that he is living in his own apartment, Kevin finds that: “I can be independent without being told how to be independent. I live in a newer building and have nice neighbors, my own kitchen and bathroom, and living space. My Resident Coordinator always helps me when I need something. She follows up on maintenance requests, helps resolve issues with neighbors, and also organizes fun events.”

Rebecca

Rebecca, age 28, is a grateful resident of a Housing Choices co-op because “Housing Choices has helped me live on my own away from my parents for the first time. I have made very close friends through Housing Choices."

  • My Resident Coordinator is helpful and understanding. I really appreciate the help and support I get when I am doing day-to-day activities like filling out money orders and maintenance requests and understanding the importance of mail I receive.

    Alma, 38

  • Housing Choices has allowed me to live on my own for the first time and is helping me overcome some of the challenges I have faced with moving into a new home

    Jimmy, 28, lives in one of Housing Choices’ co-ops, which was his first experience living on his own.

  • I successfully signed up and got a section 8 voucher. I was able to move into a 1 bedroom apartment at Estancia and have been living here for 15 years and counting

    Shelly, 53

  • Housing Choices has helped me find and keep an affordable place to live. With the money I’ve save on housing, I have more funds to buy things that make my life more enjoyable.

    Gary 50, has lived at Rivertown Apartments, a Housing Choices Partner Property, since 2003.