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My Warren Village Journey

When I think about Warren Village, I don’t just think about an organization—I think about the young woman I was when I first walked through its doors. At 19, I was a young mother with a two-year-old son, and no sense of direction. Thankfully I had a case manager, Gerri Brown, who saw potential in me that I couldn’t yet see in myself. I had left high school in 10th grade and felt unsure about what my future could look like. She encouraged me to earn my GED and continue on to college. I was scared and thought, “I can’t do this,” but with the structure, support, and encouragement Warren Village provided, I enrolled in GED classes and college courses at the same time.

The Ripple Effect of Education

When I left Warren Village, I was just one month shy of completing my associate’s degree. I finished my degree and continued on to earn my bachelor’s degree at Metropolitan State University of Denver, choosing communications as my major—the very area that had once intimidated me. By confronting my fear head-on, I not only earned my degree but became a confident and skilled communicator.

My passion for helping others has naturally guided my career. As I reflect on my journey, education completely transformed my life—it opened doors I never thought possible. That experience ignited a calling in me to give back, to walk alongside others, and to help them see and embrace the full potential within themselves.

Coming Full Circle

The full circle was complete in 2025 when I returned to Warren Village as the Alumni Navigator, helping residents who are transitioning out of Warren Village. Now I work with families in the same situation I once faced, sharing my story and providing the kind of support that once changed my life.

I wouldn’t be where I am today without someone who believed in me and encouraged me to see my own potential, and I credit Warren Village with giving me the foundation to build a better future. Today, I work to connect Warren Village alumni and strengthen their sense of community. I am passionate about expanding Warren Village’s reach in the future to meet the growing need for affordable housing for single parents.

So please join me in supporting Warren Village. Your donation will help provide single-parent families with the support, resources, and opportunities they need to build a brighter future. I know firsthand the difference Warren Village can make, and your generosity can help change the trajectory of a parent’s life—and their children’s lives for generations to come.