Xiomara: A Hand Up When It Was Needed Most

Xiomara: A Hand Up When It Was Needed Most

Moving to a new country can be extremely difficult. When Xiomara* arrived in the U.S. in 2019, her transition wasn’t the easiest, and it was challenging to navigate transportation, secure a job, and find adequate housing. She found work running laundry services for a...
Yammillah always makes a way

Yammillah always makes a way

Yammillah was born and raised in Long Island, NY. She moved to Pennsylvania to be closer to family and help care for her mother. Shortly after moving to Pennsylvania, her mother passed away. Three days after the funeral, she found out she was pregnant with her now...

Melissa’s Future Looks Bright

Melissa reached out to CGLH in 2020, looking for housing services late into the pregnancy of her third child. Earlier in the year, she got COVID while pregnant and was severely symptomatic, causing her to miss a significant amount of time from work. She was living...
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