A Place of Healing and Hope — Miranda’s Story

One phone call changed everything for Miranda and her three children . . .

Miranda woke in the middle of the night to pounding on her front door.

“Are you Miranda?” a police officer asked when she opened the door. “Yes,” she answered, cradling her infant son.

The officer handed her a 24-hour eviction notice. “What is this?” she asked. “I share this home with my husband and children.”

“Ma’am, your husband has requested the eviction. You have 24 hours to vacate. If you’re not gone when return tomorrow, you will face arrest.” Just like that, Miranda’s home fell out from under her.

FALLING TO PIECES

The unraveling started slowly — almost unrecognizably. Miranda was navigating postpartum complications and needed the support of her husband. But he began to withdraw.

He neglected daily responsibilities, stopped managing household expenses, and paid little attention to their three kids. Eventually, he stopped showing up to holidays and birthdays. And then, the eviction notice came.

Miranda’s name was on no formal documentation, leaving her with nothing to claim as her own. She couldn’t fight back. And she had no support system. “I made the decision to use my small savings to purchase a vehicle and camper,” says Miranda.

“WILL WE MAKE IT?”

For five months, Miranda and her little ones cycled between campgrounds, hotels, and temporary shelters. “Every day, I thought, Will I be able to feed my children tonight?”

Her desire to protect and provide for her children became Miranda’s guiding light. But with every call to a shelter or housing program, she lost more of her hope. “We’re full” was the routine answer she got.

Miranda had nine dollars left to her name when she received an unforgettable callback. “Ma’am,” the voice on the other end said, “Metro has a room ready for you and your family.”

“I’ll never forget walking into Metro,” says Miranda. “I heard the words, ‘You’re safe now,’ and my eyes filled with tears.”

Because you give, Miranda and her three kids found everything they needed to regain stability — three nourishing meals a day, a dedicated team of therapists and caseworkers, and a nurturing after-school program.

“They lifted the financial burden of even the most basic necessities,” says Miranda. “Metro became more than a place to stay. It became a place of healing and hope.”

Today, Miranda is pursuing educational training to become a Certified Medical Assistant. “Metro has empowered me to pursue my dreams so I can take care of my family,” she says. “You’ve helped me reclaim my life and become the best version of myself. Thank you.”