Savannah says looking back she should have seen the signs. Her boyfriend became increasingly controlling – constantly checking in on her while she was a school, questioning why she returned home 15 minutes late. Then with his increased drinking, the abuse turned physical. Finally after two children and years of abuse, Savannah decided she’d had […]
We all walk a unique life path, and for those of us who are strong willed and self-sufficient, asking for help can sometimes be difficult. However, with the impending arrival of her son Leander, Savanna knew that in order to provide the best care possible for her son, she would need to establish a stronger
“I used to be embarrassed that I lived here,” admits Warren Village resident and mother to five kids, Rachel Chaney. Society often makes unfair, inaccurate assumptions about families living at or below the poverty line. And yes, there can be some stigma attached to being a single parent. But like many single mothers out there,
At just 10 years old, Precious’ life was turned upside down when authorities removed her from her home due to her mother’s drug addiction. In foster care, Precious struggled to find stability – living in over 50 homes in three years. Having never learned from positive adult role models, Precious got involved with the wrong
It was a difficult, but necessary decision for Martha – taking her young son and leaving her husband. Martha worried for their safety when her husband’s increased drinking led to domestic violence. With her extended family in Nebraska, Martha temporarily lived with her in-laws and then with a friend. Martha was referred to Warren Village
At 19 years old, Kaila was struggling to secure stable housing with her two children after committing to her sobriety. She was looking for a place where she could be surrounded by supportive people in an environment that offered structure to her life. Kaila found that Warren Village would offer her the guidance of a
Much of the important work we do at Warren Village is focused around the idea of empowering our parents and children to strive for their best life. It is not always easy, but once discovered, empowerment can transform a family. A perfect example of this is our alumna, Jasmine, who arrived at Warren Village with
“I’m so thankful for those who have been part of our journey so far,” says Essie. Essie and her 2-year-old daughter, Cata’liyah have been living at Warren Village for just over a year. The circumstances that brought them here are heartbreaking; but in the midst of those challenges, they have found hope. Before coming to
Chelsie and her children, Serenity and Jacson, arrived at Warren Village in April of 2015. At the risk of becoming homeless, Chelsie chose to leave her husband—who was physically and emotionally abusive—when Serenity was 12 months old and she was pregnant with Jacson. She desperately wanted her children to live in a safer and healthier
Jane was an independent woman with a mission. In 1999, she came to America from Kenya for the first time. With large aspirations, she knew her goals and dreams lay in the United States. In the early 2000’s, Jane came to live and study in Colorado, and in 2008 she received a bachelor’s degree in
