Success Stories
Zoila's Story
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“For the first time, I’m my own boss managing my own business.” -Zoila, 60, Micro Mercantes Vendor and Hacienda CDC Resident Before Micro Mercantes, Zoila worked the night shift (8:00 PM—1:00 AM) at a fruit processing company standing up in cold temperatures. + mas
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Angel's Story
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Angel began attending Vamos Kids Club after-school program as a fourth grader when his family moved to one of Hacienda’s affordable housing sites. Before attending Vamos, Angel was at least one year behind in reading level and did not have many friends outside his immediate family. + mas |
The Mohamed Family
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“I see my sons and daughters being passionate about learning.“ -Abraham Mohamed, resident and father of 7 talking about Hacienda’s after school program.
Abraham, a Somali refugee for 15 years of his life, moved with his wife and family to one of Hacienda CDC’s affordable rental housing communities two years ago. Neither parent knew how to speak English and could not help their kids with their homework. + mas |
Suzanna's Story
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"Your help has given me hope. I want to invite my friends and relatives to come to these classes so they can learn how to take better care of their children.” -Suzanna, parent
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The Mendez Family
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In 2005 the Mendez family moved into a new home to accommodate their growing six member household. Being unfamiliar with the housing market, however, they entered into a predatory loan agreement that eventually caused deep financial and personal stress to the family. + mas |
Teresa's Story
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Guadalupe's Story
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“Every time I step into my backyard, I’m so excited to know that it’s mine.”
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Guadalupe is a single mother of three, busy holding down a full time job and raising her family. For the past seven years she has lived in public housing. For many single parents in her shoes home ownership seems impossible. + mas |
Lydia's Story
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