Alice's story“...Without the program I’m not sure we’d
have a place to stay. It took a lot of weight off our shoulders and made it possible to focus on other things,” - Alice |
Brenda's story“I went from I don’t know how we’re
going to get to the next day, to I don’t know what we would do without you guys,” - Brenda |
Kristina's story“I had gone from being able to stay
afloat to sinking quickly,” -Kristina |
Heather's story“I was able to stay in a motel until I was able to get housing,” -Heather
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Rebecca's story“My mom and I both cried at that moment. Something went right for us, and we were finally able to go forward instead of backwards,” -Rebecca
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MedSkillz story“I could not say thank you enough for how much this grant has impacted my nursing
experience.” -Couleecap MedSkillz Participant |
Mark and Janet's story“We had heard of Couleecap and the
Weatherization program, but we live in a 150-year-old cabin and didn’t know what they could do,” -Janet |
Joe's story“Couleecap has given me the security of
having a roof over my head and affordable rent. I am forever grateful for the help I receive from Couleecap.” - Joe |
Tosha's storyWhen Tosha came to Couleecap, she was a single mother experiencing homelessness in Crawford County.
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Karrie's story“It made a huge difference in being able to
provide food for my family as a single mother.” - Karrie |
Tara's story“I was able to get off the streets
after eight years,” - Tara |
Jimmy's story“They told me that there were grants and guidance available for small business
owners like me andencouraged me to reach out. (...) ” - Jimmy |
Tina's story“[t]hey were relieved to have someone walking alongside them during the onerous process.” -Tina, Couleecap
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Energy Services“Sometimes, when you work with programs
you can be made to feel different, and with Couleecap, I never felt that.” - Couleecap Energy Services Participant |
WHH Story“you don’t know what this means
to me as a parent to be able to provide for my kids.” -WHH participant |
Abbi's story“No child that came through our doors went unsheltered this winter,”
-Abbi, Couleecap |
Sue's story“It’s not just about making sure they are sustainable for WHH, but it’s about making sure they have a plan for their future by connecting them with a financial institution that is willing to build a long-term relationship with them.”
-Sue, Couleecap |
Jake's story“All of the money put into this program
goes back into people’s pockets through their energy savings.” -Jake, Couleecap |
Tina's story“We realized once it had started to get cold, the home was built to be more of a seasonal home than a permanent residence,” -Tina
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Angie's story"Angie has come a long way."
- Kristina |
Elizabeth's story"It is nice to have someone like Andrew and Couleecap to work with." -Elizabeth
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Bridget's story"We loved burning wood and we love this old house but we couldn't afford it anymore and we couldn't do that anymore." -Bridget
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Bree's story“There ended up being so much value for me in the Co-Starters Program.” -Bree
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Sarah's story"When it was done, I felt empowered.
I thought ‘Wow! I pulled this together and I found people I could trust.’” -Sarah |
Shane's story“The primary challenge in my recovery was rebuilding from essentially nothing, having lived on the street out a backpack for
approximately four years.” -Shane |
Dave's story"Steph was my rock during the
homebuying process." - Dave |
Tim's story"We learn the ropes of life by
untying the knots." - Tim |
Harley's Story"I am thankful for the program because without it, I do not think I would have made
it to graduation." - Harley |
Candis's story"This is AMAZING. There is no way I could have done this by myself." -Candis
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Amanda's story"They gave us a chance no one else gave us."
-Amanda |
Vincent's story"I didn't think I would live past my 20's."
-Vincent |
Crystal's story"I think the [Pop Up Shop] program gave me the push I needed to follow my dream."
-Crystal |
Dawn's story"Everything I owned was gone and I didn't know what to do." -Dawn
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Rose's story"This program has removed huge barriers to make that possible and has given not only myself an opportunity, but my children and ultimately their children as well." -Rose
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Sue's story"The people and support at Couleecap has been very helpful. Theresa and the volunteers are always friendly and respectful." -Sue
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Jane's story"I thought these programs were for others in need. I thought because I had a job I wouldn't qualify, but weatherization will benefit me and save energy." -Jane
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