Cheryl, STEP Graduate

My husband was our sole provider, due to illness he became disabled in less than 2 years. We got evicted from our home of 5 years and found ourselves living in our vehicle. I was desperate and really didn’t know where life was taking me. We were confused and didn’t know what direction to turn, I cried all the time. I came to the St. Lucie County UP Center and spoke to the Crisis Navigator looking for help. The Crisis Navigator provided me with many useful resources to help us get started including how to save money on my groceries by signing up for the Member Share Grocery Program (MSGP) and information on the Success Training Employment Program (STEP).

I immediately signed up for the grocery program and joined the next cohort of STEP, and that is when my life began to change. STEP helped me gain my confidence back and focus on my hopes and dreams. I’m no longer afraid of change, I embrace it. Because of the programs offered at the UP Center, I am now working at Sailfish Brewing Company and have found stable housing. I cannot express my gratitude enough.