My name is Alexandra Sosa, and I have been a Financial Coach at Volunteers of America Texas for a year now. I love working here because of the diversity that this organization has. It’s incredible that I work for an excellent place that recognizes Hispanic Heritage Month. I take great pride in being Mexican American, which allows me to embrace and appreciate my rich cultural heritage. The values and traditions ingrained in my upbringing hold immense significance to me. My parents decided to migrate to the United States at 18, embarking on a journey that completely transformed their lives. Witnessing…

My name is Araceli Salas; I am Mexican American and the daughter of Mexican immigrants. My parents migrated to Texas in the 80s during President Ronald Reagan’s term. During that time, obtaining residency was not as tough as now. My mom mainly raised me, and coming to an entirely new country was an extreme culture shock to her. My mom did not know how to speak English, let alone get around the town we grew up in. She relied on neighbors and friends she made to take us to school, doctor’s appointments, and school events. My siblings and I became…

Terry Saddler is a happy man. He and his family are settled down with a home and all the goods that go with it. He’s also begun planning to bring in a little extra income with lawn maintenance skills he picked up some years ago. “Happy” and “settled” are not, however, words the Conroe, Texas, resident would have used to describe his family’s life a short four months ago. “We’ve been staying in hotels for 2 ½ years,” he explained. Their transition from living securely in a rental home to joining the ranks of the homeless came fast and without…