Brandi

Brandi is a mother living in Providence who has struggled with homelessness for around 30 years. Most recently, Brandi was living in a temporary shelter when she finally was approved for a section 8 voucher. Even with a voucher, Brandi struggled to be able to find housing as many landlords discriminated against the fact she had no form of income at the time. After being chosen for the pilot, Brandi was able to present her monthly recurring cash payment as income to landlords as she pursued her apartment search. Last month, she was finally able to secure a unit and has money saved to assist her with her utilities.

“It is relieving to be a part of this pilot because if I need something, I can go get it,” said Brandi. “It feels good to know I can get things for myself, which is something I haven’t been able to do in a very long time.”