Toni came to Georgia for a fresh start—and with AVLF’s support, she began to rebuild her life
Toni*, a single mother of one young child, found herself facing trauma after relocating to Georgia from up North. She came down to Georgia without a support system, which led her into an abusive relationship.
Toni felt overwhelmed and hopeless, but with the support of AVLF’s Safe and Stable Families team, she was able to rebuild her life and secure a stable future for her family.
Toni journey began with a series of unfortunate events that led to her struggling to provide for her child, facing food insecurity, and experiencing immense stress and anxiety. Despite the obstacles, she remained resilient, Toni was able to obtain a Nursing Assistant job at a local Atlanta hospital. Toni took her check and was able to apply for and get approved for a 2-bedroom apartment for her and her child.
Throughout her journey working with AVLF Toni she was able to complete numerous goals such as creating a savings account of $1000, pay all of her bills on time for the first time in life, complete GED screening, find a driving school for her to take her driver’s test, explore career advancement for more stability.
Toni dedication was admirable, she was able to overcome significant challenges and build a life filled with hope and possibility. Her journey serves as an inspiration to others facing similar struggles, demonstrating that with the right resources and guidance, anyone can overcome adversity and achieve a brighter future.
*Names have been changed to protect client privacy.