Lisa Matthews and daughter Aurora:  Lisa and her three-year-old daughter Aurora heard about Hamilton Family Center when they first became homeless in 2005.  The family entered our Transitional Housing Program where Lisa learned budgeting, parenting, and other life skills.  Once stabilized, the Matthews applied for and received a temporary rental subsidy from First Avenues: Housing Solutions for Families.  She and her daughter moved into an apartment in our permanent supportive housing program – The Dudley Apartments – last November and are doing well!  The financial help she receives each month has allowed Lisa to maintain her housing and work to increase her income.  She is attending the Goodwill job-training program and will graduate soon.  “I am grateful for the help I have received from First Avenues,” says Lisa.  “It has given me the time I needed to create a home for my daughter.”