“If it wasn’t for St. Patrick Center, I would not be the woman I am today.”

Denisha has been on her own since she was 13. She had her first apartment at 15, but was misguided and confused by a series of situations and people, and found herself homeless. “All I had was myself, my car and God,” she reflects.

A friend told Denisha about St. Patrick Center, so she enrolled in the Independent Living Skills program. “I was lost at the time, but John was a very good teacher and he taught us that we’re going to have ups and downs in life, and we have to keep pushing.”

After Living Skills graduation, Denisha got a job as a waitress and started school to study criminal justice. She also got an apartment, which she says is a relief. “It was sad living in my car, crying every night, trying to figure out what to do, and now I have a home to come to, a comfortable bed to lay in.”

Denisha says her life is going great so far. “When I was homeless, I always heard that voice in my heard that said ‘you’re gonna make it, Denisha, you’re gonna be OK’.” Now, she says, she feels motivated, determined and on her way to success!

1. DEMARCUS SANFORD SR

   August 16, 2011 at 10:17 pm

   GREAT JOB DENISHA! IF I CAN BE ANY HELP SEND ME A MSG.. UNTIL THEN KEEP PUSHING TOWARDS YOUR GOAL.
2. sperry

   November 21, 2011 at 8:23 pm

   Hi Nikkie, please call St. Patrick Center at 314-802-0700 to get more information about resources our agency has to get you and your son into housing.