Twonna

Twonna is a single mother with a two-year old son.

“Before BIG:LEAP, I was in a stressful situation as I was unable to save money after taking care of regular life expenses. On top of this, I was a stay-at-home mom because I couldn’t afford daycare for my child, so I couldn’t work.

I applied to BIG:LEAP so I could save for emergencies, pay off debt, and afford basic needs for my son. This program has been great for my family - for example, it gives us the confidence that we won’t need to worry about having enough food by the end of the month. I can now afford my son’s daycare and started work as an In Home Supportive Services provider. My new job is great and my son loves his daycare! I was also finally able to start a savings account for the first time and my goal is to move my son and I into our own apartment, as we’re currently living with my mother.

Having a guaranteed income has been extremely helpful for both paying our current bills and planning ahead for the future.”