Support Nearly 3,000 Homeless Women in DC

Since November 2015, 230 donors have raised over $71,596 to support homeless and low-income women in Washington, DC. People experience homelessness for all sorts of reasons; lack of affordable housing, medical emergencies, job loss, mental health concerns or the death of a loved one. Cynthia traveled a long difficult road before arriving at N Street Village. 

Cynthia grew up in Arlington, just across the river from where she is today. As one of 14 children being raised by a single mother addicted to alcohol, Cynthia often had to be a care giver to her siblings. Cynthia's step-father was abusive and she fell out of a window trying to leave to get help leaving her in a full body cast. 

Cynthia faced additional obstacles in her life including becoming a young mom and breast cancer. During her physical health ordeals, she became addicted to pain medication which led to an addition to heroin. Over two years, her life spiraled, she lost her job and lost her daughters. 

"I was sick and tired and I didn't want my family to see me like this anymore." 

Cynthia entered a 90 day treatment program and then N Street Village's Holistic Housing program in 2019. She lived at the Village for two years before gaining employment and moving into her own place in 2021. Her proudest achievement is reconnecting with her two daughters, who she loves more than anything.

“I’m getting a second chance at life where I can give back to the community and tell my
story to help others in the same way that I needed help several years ago.”