With two children, Lanna was in a relationship with her abusive boyfriend for over six years. Leaving, Lana and the children moved into a domestic violence shelter for six weeks, working to secure stable, safe housing. With the help of the shelter, she was able to get into Step Stones for transitional housing. Within a few months, Lanna heard about WIN and shortly after was accepted into our program.
There were many challenges to overcome before Lanna was able to start work, including the lack of funds to get a new identification and re-certification of a CNA license. WIN was able to provide funding for both. In addition to overcoming these barriers, Lanna was working on healing. She stated, “WIN helped me cope with my anxiety and helped me see I had a bright future.” WIN was able to help Lann develop job interview skills, polish her resume, and guide her to a job fair. Shortly after the job fair, Lanna receive an offer letter from a local hospital earning twice the hourly wage as other jobs.
This is a game changer for Lanna. She is grateful to WIN for all the support, including finding the funding to purchase two pairs of scrubs and a gas card until she earns her first paycheck. But most importantly, Lanna has the confidence and healing to more forward with a brighter future for herself and two beautiful children that deserve a brighter future also.
We are very proud of Lanna and are looking forward to seeing her thrive and grow in the new position.
