In August 2005, Nick and Vianney Naranjo found themselves homeless and living on the streets with their three month old baby girl, Aliya.
A hotel voucher from Denver Human Services placed them in a very unsafe neighborhood on West Colfax. They were also without any transportation and very worried about their baby. They had the desire for a stable home for their family and spent three months searching and applying for housing programs, when Parent Pathways was suggested to them by a case worker.
The process of being approved for our Housing Services program moved faster than they could have expected. They were so excited when they found out they were going to move into their own apartment within two weeks of their initial interview. Nick said, “We were like kids in a candy store. We couldn’t believe we were finally in a place of our own - and in such a nice neighborhood.”
Within the past year, the Naranjo family has had many difficulties. “We’ve struggled, fought and cried – but in the end we’re still laughing,” said Vianney. “We try to look at the positive and how far we have come.” They both feel it is very important to never forget where you came from and who has been there to support you.
“We eventually want to be donors to Parent Pathways, and give back what we have been given,” said Nick.
Vianney added, “They provided a roof over our heads and help with diapers, food and gas we we’re a few dollars short, but they also have resources for everything. We want to be self-sufficient, but it’s nice to know that someone is there when we need some help.”
The Naranjo family is working on their pathway to success. Vianney is pursuing school to become a nurse and Nick is using his recently received GED certificate to obtain better employment for financial security.
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