When Leslie Mills signed a lease and moved into Breaking Ground’s 90 Sands supportive residence in January of 2023, it was not a moment too soon. Nearly three decades of homelessness and housing instability had taken a toll. Faced with multiple medical conditions and rapidly deteriorating mental health, she was feeling at the end of her rope.
But, as we see time and again, a safe and stable home can make all the difference. Since she moved into her apartment at 90 Sands, her health has improved considerably. For the first time in years, she can regularly go to the doctor. She’s working on her sobriety. She has a goal to quit smoking and start exercising. She helps her fellow tenants with hair and makeup, which brings her joy and a feeling of accomplishment. This is the first apartment she's ever had on her own, and it's helping her thrive.
When you give to Breaking Ground, you are helping people overcome and avoid homelessness. There is a direct connection between housing and health. And having a safe, stable home can make all the difference for people who have experienced only instability in their lives. Every day, we are working toward a future where everyone has a home. Thanks to you, we are building and restoring lives no matter what comes our way.