Giving Tuesday 2022

After losing her husband to a tragic accident in Florida in 2018, Gladys moved to Georgia, seeking a fresh start. While she could secure an apartment and temporary food stamps, the emotional toll from the unexpected loss got the best of Gladys, and she ended up homeless.

Gladys found First Step on her own and was excited about the possibility of securing

"immediate employment." Gladys was immediately placed into a job following her initial

visit to First Step. She thrived in this role and was promoted to supervisor and ultimately hired permanently by the Georgia International Convention Center.

In addition to employment, Gladys worked with the Support Services team for assistance with financial management and budgeting. 

Today, Gladys is still working as a Supervisor, enrolled in school for a nursing degree, and in safe, stable housing.

"Without First Step and God, of course, I wouldn’t have gone this far, but I am humble, so I know I would have reached my goals, but this was much quicker. As we say in Jamaica, Big Up First Step all the time!"- Gladys.