After her husband passed away in 2011, Sharon became a single parent. She moved about a lot, getting into poisonous and destructive relationships. She realized she had to leave after the birth of her fourth son. She first went to a leased mobile home where the mildew sickened them all, then to a hotel, and ultimately became homeless and checked herself into the neighborhood domestic violence shelter.

Up until I learned about Serenade Heights, I had no notion what our next move should be, said Sharon. I prayed a lot before applying. I bawled like a baby as God spoke to me. God was correct, but I was continually filtering out benefits and ignoring Him. I've never been able to pursue the dreams I've always wanted to come true. Serenade Heights has re-instilled confidence in me. I was able to return to school to earn my GED, and now that I'm in college, I'm taking courses to earn an associate's degree in criminal justice.

Serenade Heights has significantly impacted our lives, both emotionally and spiritually.

This February, Sharon will complete her two-year program at Serenade Heights with the skills necessary to finish her degree, manage her finances, set goals, and learn how to be a better parent. Her friendship circle has also grown thanks to her mentoring team, and she regularly attends a nearby church. Serenade Heights' mission is to support mothers like Sharon, enable her to have high aspirations for both her family and herself, and end the cycle of homelessness and poverty.