Shawnita’s Story

Shawnita was living in Louisianna when Hurricane Katrina devastated her community. Her family never fully recovered from the disaster’s impact after losing so much and she constantly struggled to make ends meet. With the hope of more opportunity, Shawnita and her three children moved to Colorado with the help of a friend. When the situation with her friend turned south, she found herself living in a homeless shelter with her children. Through Bridge of Hope, Shawnita was provided with the opportunities she needed to pick herself up and create a better life for her and her children.