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When Tiara became a mother, she was still living with her own mom in Chicago. Her siblings had all moved out, and she became her mother’s caretaker. But with a new child growing up and space running out, she needed to move and create a better life for her son.

Her sisters, who had moved to Minnesota, encouraged her to join them. Upon arriving in Saint Paul, Tiara faced a lack of shelter options until she discovered the Naomi Family Program. And that’s when her life began to change.

Before coming to the Mission, Tiara struggled with anger and self-doubt. Her attempts to live independently were often marred by uncertainty. Through the program, she grew in her parenting, her spiritual journey, her education, her life skills—including calming her anger—and she blossomed. She gained confidence and began to believe in herself like never before. “I’m thankful to the Mission because they helped me realize who I am,” she says.

Tiara is grateful for the Christ-centered program. “It taught me a lot. Being here, I am getting closer to God,” she reflected. “If you want to get closer to God, this is the place for you.”

She dreams of a future where she can unleash her creativity and passion by working with hair and nails. Today, Tiara and her son have moved into their own apartment, marking the start of a new chapter filled with hope and possibilities.