{"id":478,"date":"2014-08-05T15:12:12","date_gmt":"2014-08-05T22:12:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.manymansions.org\/?page_id=478"},"modified":"2023-08-01T19:48:44","modified_gmt":"2023-08-02T02:48:44","slug":"our-stories","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.manymansions.org\/our-community\/our-stories\/","title":{"rendered":"Our Stories"},"content":{"rendered":"

At Many Mansions, we create vibrant communities that house residents who have overcome incredible obstacles. Their stories are heartfelt, compelling, and demonstrate the resiliency of the human spirit. The successes of our residents remind us that with support and access to resources, a life beyond poverty and homelessness is attainable.<\/p>\n

These narratives celebrate the achievements of our community members and highlight the impact of Many Mansions\u2019 critical work to help the most vulnerable thrive.<\/p>\n

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A Humbling Experience<\/em><\/strong>
\nEmily<\/h5>\n

\"Emily-B-500x333\"<\/p>\n

Before Many Mansions, I was in a rough spot. Because we had lost our home, my son and I were sleeping on the floors of friends\u2019 houses and anywhere I could find. I tried to keep our situation hidden from my son to keep things as normal as possible for him. It was a really challenging and humbling experience.<\/p>\n

And then Ventura County Behavioral Health connected me with Many Mansions. It was overwhelming to get that kind of help. Now that I\u2019m going to school, my goals are to finish and get a degree in Art Therapy. Many Mansions provided me with resources and support. Their caring team helped me to set monthly goals and remain accountable. It\u2019s helped me see that there are people out there that want to see me succeed. That support alone has kept me going, and I\u2019ve gotten somewhere where I didn\u2019t ever think was possible before.<\/p>\n

I\u2019m forever grateful to Many Mansions for their help. I\u2019m in awe at all the opportunities that have presented themselves because of them. I don\u2019t know where I would be today without Many Mansions, but I\u2019m definitely better off than I would have been.<\/p>\n

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A New Hope<\/em><\/strong>
\nKevin<\/h5>\n

\"A<\/p>\n

I was homeless, living in the bushes, trees, on the freeway ramps\u2014wherever I could get away from the police. Now that I live in Many Mansions, my life is dramatically better. I have an apartment and support, thanks to Behavioral Health and Many Mansions. They\u2019ve been very patient with me through my breakdowns and crises, making sure that I\u2019m alive every day and trying to make me feel better. Thanks for everything<\/p>\n

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Health Comes First<\/em><\/strong>
\nCaroline<\/h5>\n

\"A<\/p>\n

Before Many Mansions, I was running low on options. I have a mental illness and I was trying to do my best. Through Many Mansions, I was able to put my health first. I needed that more than anything, and I really appreciate all that they\u2019ve done for me. Before Many Mansions, I was never going to have enough resources to live on my own with just SSI (I was too sick to understand that). Before Many Mansions, I could never live independently. Through Many Mansions, I was given a chance to be healthy and now, I\u2019m able to function in the community. I feel like I\u2019m on top of the world some days, and that\u2019s such a good feeling that I thought I would never have again. I just wanted to say thank you so much. It\u2019s been wonderful living here.<\/p>\n

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Thank You Many Mansions<\/em><\/strong>
\nAnne<\/h5>\n

\"A<\/p>\n

I was homeless for five years. I had no income at that time. I was moving around and living on people\u2019s couches for a couple of weeks here and there. I couldn\u2019t move forward with my life because I never knew where I was going to be. This made it difficult to get a job. Now, I live in a stable environment and I love it. I know where I am going and can make arrangements to get a ride. Many Mansions holds helpful workshops that give help with resumes and how to get acclimated to the community. I have been able to get a job and it\u2019s been wonderful. I love having a home. When I got here, I had nothing, and they just provided so much for us. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. I am so grateful. It\u2019s made such a difference in my life<\/p>\n

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Many Mansions Provided Stability For My Family<\/strong><\/em>
\nRaquel<\/h5>\n

\"Racquel-B-500x333\"<\/p>\n

Before Many Mansions, we lived in Oxnard. We were never stable because I suffer from depression and anxiety. Whenever I got anxious and was ready to get up and go, we would move.<\/p>\n

Living here has given us stability. My daughter said this is the longest we\u2019ve ever been in one place, and that\u2019s 3 years. Many Mansions has given us the stability to excel and do great things. My daughter has so many more opportunities out here, and she\u2019s just doing so great since we\u2019ve been stable.<\/p>\n

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