I came to Chapel Haven in 2013 right when I got out of high school. I was 18 and was scared to go to a new school where I had to meet new friends and learn life skills. Before I came to Chapel Haven I had no clue as to what life skills were. As I progressed in Chapel Haven I learned many life skills.. laundry, cooking, cleaning. I am very grateful for Chapel Haven and have continued to use the life skills in my apartment! After I graduated from the first program Chapel Haven offers, which is called REACH, I moved into the next program called BRIDGE, where the school introduces apartment living to folks that still need a little support from the support coordinators. After a year of BRIDGE, I moved off campus to the next level which is called COMMUNITY. I’ve lived in the community now for four years, starting w/a roommate in an apartment, and now I currently have my own apartment and love it!
I work at an art studio called UArts where the artisans are community members. I work Mondays and Wednesdays, and often pick up additional shifts. I so enjoy working there! I am very fortunate to be a part of an amazing community where I have friends,
a great city filled with lots of things to do, and have an awesome job!
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