Voices of the Village

N Street Village strives to lift the voices of those with lived experience. Hear stories of hope and healing from many of the clients and residents we serve.

Maureen

Maureen faced homelessness after losing her job—but began rebuilding her life after discovering N Street Village through a newspaper.

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Lavida

Having lost everything—including her identification documents—Lavida is rebuilding her life at N Street Village and reclaiming her role as a mother.

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Nichelle

A devastating lightning strike changed Nichelle’s life, but with support from N Street Village, she rebuilt her foundation and purpose.

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DeAndra

DeAndra Smith credits N Street Village with not only saving her life but giving her a life worth living.  

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Magnolia

Losing her daughter was the most painful moment of her life, Magnolia said, yet it also became the catalyst for her mission to rebuild and fight for reunion.

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Lynorre

Living with Bipolar II has been a journey of extreme highs and devastating lows for Lynorre.

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Faith

I love people. I’ve learned it and understand life. Sometimes you just got to pour into people because they don’t have nobody.

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India

You had love all around you. You had people who didn’t want to break you down but wanted to build you up, make you want something different in life. That’s what N Street is about, for real.

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Symphony

They help you with a lot of things, as far as your mental health is concerned. I can go to [staff] and actually say what I’m feeling, and they understand.

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