03/27/2026
As someone who has walked the very path I now advocate to change, I understand the overwhelming struggles faced by housing insecurity of community college students. I was once there—navigating classes, assignments, and exams without the security of a stable home. Today, as the President of My Tia’s Place, that lived experience fuels my unyielding passion to create transformative change.
The harsh reality is that upon graduating from community college, many students face a variety of barriers not because of lack of ambition or perseverance but due to systemic gaps. Without established credit histories or stable income, how can these young adults qualify for housing? This crisis isn’t isolated; it ripples through families forced to push their children out due to financial strain, impacting household incomes, food security, and rental assistance balances. It even affects Section 8 allocations, creating a cycle of hardship.
Students, some as young as 17, are left scrambling for temporary shelter, hotels, motels, even short-term rentals, or sleep in their cars while juggling academic responsibilities and, in many cases, caring for their own children. This is unacceptable in a society that values education as a pathway to success.
At My Tia’s Place, we are committed to breaking this cycle. We seek funding and partnerships with organizations that understand the urgency of this crisis. We aim to provide safe, stable housing solutions so students can focus on what truly matters—their education and future.
This is more than advocacy for me; it’s a call to action. Join My Tia’s Place in making a lasting impact. Together, we can ensure that no student has to choose between education and shelter.
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Together, we can build a stronger safety net for students trying to complete their education.
