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Homeownership
FSS Graduates

Homeownership

Audrey Richards smiling while holding a check for three thousand five hundred and ninety eight dollars and seventy-two cents.

Not only was Audrey Richards a superstar in the FSS program, she put herself in a position to build a brand new home for her and her family.

A white house with a porch and steps in the center.

Shawn Kemp saw this neighborhood and decided he would make this his home. Thanks to his hard work and his homeownership voucher, his dream of homeownership came true!

Leatra Scott waving while standing in front of a fire place.
Leatra Scott enrolled in the Public Housing FSS program and in three short years later, she got the keys to her new home!" The FSS Program made my dreams a reality! The way the program is set up, effectively helps potential Homeowners prepare and successful transition into being a Homeowner. I'm forever grateful for my Case Manager, she is the best!"

Allen Curtis standing in front of his house.

Mr. Allen Curtis is the very proud owner of this two bedroom home and does not let his disability define him.

Two women smiling and holding a check for twelve thousand six hundred seventy-two dollars and seventy-five cents.
Jenelle Ingle worked so hard to move from a part-time employee to full-time employee she actually graduated earlier than expected. Along with over $12,000 at graduation and a strong credit score, she was able to successfully move to homeownership.

Sherry Whitmer, senior citizen, purchased her first home with the use of her homeownership voucher. Way to go Sherry!

Taylor Fields smiling and holding a check for twenty-three thousand eight hundred ninety-four dollars and sixty cents.
Nothing could keep Taylor Fields from obtaining her goal of homeownership. Full completion of the FSS program awarded her with over $23,000 to put towards her new home!

Bradley Braniff holding a check for four thousand six hundred sixty-six dollars and forty-four cents.

Bradley does not let his autism stop him from living a normal life, he overcomes challenges on a daily basis. One of his largest goals in life was to own a home, which he was able to accomplish with the help of the FSS Program. Way to go Bradley!

Penny Brown holding a check for eleven thousand one hundred seventy-three dollars and ninety-three cents.
Ms. Penny Brown enrolled in the FSS program on October 1, 2018. Her goals included Credit Repair/Budgeting, Maintaining Employment, and becoming Mortgage Ready. Penny has successfully retained employment with Bridges. She completed her Credit Repair/Budgeting and Be Mortgage Ready goals September 8, 2022. Penny has also graduated from Indiana University South Bend on July 15, 2021, with a certificate as a Pharmacy Technician. In addition, Penny has built wealth by accumulating an escrow saving to over $11,000.

Valerie Clason holding a check for four thousand five hundred and twelve dollars.

Congratulations to Valerie Clason who graduated from the Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) program on September 30, 2021. Valerie entered the FSS program October 2016. Valerie's goals included employment, Credit Repair/Budgeting, and Be Mortgage Ready. Early September 2021 Valerie reached her goals, successfully graduated the FSS program with an escrow savings of over $4500 and has been selected as a candidate for building a home through Habitat for Humanity.

FSS Graduates

Cheryl Ross smiling while holding a Certificate of Completion.

Cheryl Ross gained full-time employment and was so successful that she completed the program in half the time as most and is now self-sufficient.

Sadie Love holding a check for two thousand ninety-nine dollars and fifty-three cents.

This is Sadie Love, despite the challenges life has given her she remains determined and upbeat. She was determined to graduate from the FSS program and did so by the end of her five year contract. #GoalsAccomplished

Four different colored gems. They are pink, orange, green, and blue.

Jemma Cataldo used her sizable graduation check to build and develop her own business. "The FSS program respected where I was at in my life and helped me to obtain growth in a direction I was eager for ,and at a pace I was comfortable with. "The FSS program respected where I was at in my life and helped me to obtain growth in a direction I was eager for, at a pace I was comfortable with." #Entrepreneur

Mindi Trotter holding a check for thirteen thousand sixty dollars and thirty-eight cents.

Education was a top goal for Mindi Totter and by the end of her contract she had obtained a Bachelors Degree from Indiana University. All the while repairing her credit and working full-time and maintaining a family. Mindi's accomplishments can be yours as well!

Stacked textbooks with a graduate cap and scroll resting on top.

Katrina Lewis and Cory Pringle achieved a household income that allowed them to graduate early with a check of over $18,000. Congratulations Katrina and Cory!

Melisa Barker posing with her family in front of a brick house.

Melissa Barker and her children have made it through many struggles over the past five years while being part of the FSS program. But making it to the end and seeing all the accomplishment as well was rewarding.

Iesha Moore holding a check for five thousand eight hundred sixteen dollars and eight cents.

Iesha Moore has been a dedicated FSS Participant of EHA and student at Horizon Education Center, where she has achieved many goals and successes.

Robert McClam holding a check for six thousand one hundred forty dollars and eighty cents.

Advanced employment opportunities allowed Robert McClam to graduate by exceeding income limits. He will use his graduation funds as his emergency savings.

Elicia Brown-Scheretie holding her diploma and wearing her graduation cap and gown.

Congratulations! Elicia Brown-Scheretie for graduating from Indiana University with a Master's of Science in Education.

Jessica Wallace holding a check for three thousand twenty-three dollars and fifty cents.

Jessica Wallace has graduated from the FSS program with $3,023.50 that she plans to use as her emergency fund. She is in the process of Home ownership with LaCasa and intends to purchase in the next 3-4 months. During her time on the program she has maintained employment, built credit and saved for home ownership with LaCasa. We are very proud of her accomplishments.