“St. Lawrence Place was a breath of fresh air. It gave me time to refocus myself. I regained my confidence in who I am and what I can do. St. Lawrence Place made me a better woman, person and mother, and for that I’m grateful.”
Single mother Niya and her two young sons lived at St. Lawrence Place for two years. While a resident, she took advantage of every opportunity to improve her situation by participating in programs like Triple P and Strengthening Families parenting sessions. Niya obtained her Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license, is now working at Prisma Health, was able to buy a car and has moved into permanent housing.