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Disabled Widow Seeking Grant Money To Resume Independent Life

by Leonor Arango
(Miami; Florida, USA)

I have been through a lot. Now I'm looking for government grant money to help me resume an independent life.

I was an executive in computer sales for G.E. Capital and a few more companies.

In 1992 they discovered I had chronic hepatitis C. I kept on as long as I could but in 2000 it started to take a toll on me and in 2004 I became disabled.

I am also bi-polar and self medicated.

I would like to go to school to be an intake counselor in a drug program especially for teens.

I gave my car to my daughter and five kids to get transportation.

I became very ill, put everything in storage and came to my mom's in Miami. I am 53. It's very difficult. We bump heads.

I always worked and never lived off of the government. I've been trying for assistance in housing.

My ex husband died two months ago from this illness. He did not quit drinking, but I am clean and sober and would like a chance.

Regards, Leonor Arango.

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Aug 11, 2010
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Thank you!
by: Leonor Arango

I want to thank everyone that wrote in with uplifting advice and assistance. As I am not in school yet I found working at a local food distribution for the needy tends to put my illness in the back seat. I find such pleasure in helping others less fortunate and the time I have left I will continue in my quest. Thank you to all. God bless. Leonor

Aug 07, 2010
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You deserve a second chance!
by: Katina

Education Opportunities & Other:

Scholarship programs for non-traditional students (students returning to school as an adult), are in an abundance.

Organizations know that an adult entering college for the first time are more likely to succeed because of their life experience. You?ll find most four-year university programs have a lot of opportunities set up for the returning adult student.

Another option to earn income for college is to join Americorps!

Just this year, I discovered the Americorps program. It?s not just for young people! Anyone can join. Americorps volunteers earn a modest income while contributing to their community. They receive medical insurance and a living allowance so they can place full focus on the work they are doing. At the end of the nine month or one year commitment, they earn over $5,000 for college. This money can be used to pay back student loans, buy an automobile, or use it to further their education.

http://www.americorps.com

I enrolled in a four year college at the age of twenty nine, this while being a recovering addict, suffering with excruciating chronic pain, and being severely dyslexic. I knew it was going to be a real fight to succeed. I also knew that I had to do it. My education was paid for by scholarships, and grants.

My friend enrolled in a nursing program at the age of fifty, and today, she earns approximately $25/hour!

Disability Services:

You may quality for a note taker, a special tool to help with taking notes (for the blind/dyslexic), or get extra time to take important test.

Please let us know if the resources listed here are helpful to you.

Good luck with your schooling!
You Can DO IT!

-- Katina
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Find Scholarships: minority, Non-traditional
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Downriver, a narrative poem.
Poem by Katina M. Woodruff

Blue and black butterflies
Soaring along the soar .
Showing us the way,
Down to the river bank, where
A bright yellow canoe sat,
Waiting for company.

Starring down at the wooden
Ores, I cringed.
To myself I thought,
I have a disability.

The sun and clouds looked down
At me, the fear, the worry,
And the courage it takes.
To learn a new skill.

So I picked up the ore,
And I didn?t look back.
Slowly, I learned how to steer
Back into my life,
Once more.

Thank you for sharing your story at Accessible.org.

Aug 06, 2010
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You deserve a second chance!
by: Katina

While reading your story, I found myself smiling. Not about the ordeals you are currently faced with, but for the candidness in your writing.

Becoming sober is a life-long journey, one that you can succeed in. I'm proud of you, for being so open as this is one of the toughest parts about having a history of addiction.

When we can be open about our disease, (and I have it too), then it gives us the power to take back our life.

You are a recovering addict, and on your way to being a college student.

Never look behind too far, as the bumps you're facing now could become a wall to climb later.

Education Opportunities & Other:

At Accessible.org, we work hard to find resources for individuals such as yourself, in hopes of making this obstacle less difficult.

Did you know that the lower your income, the more financial aid you are eligible for? There are programs such as: Federal Work Study, Americorps, and Scholarship Programs that can make it much easier to afford the cost of tuition, all while learning new skills!

You don't have to be fresh out of high-school, or be fluent in chemistry to enroll in college. All it really takes is determination, and commitment.

I enrolled in a four year college at the age of twenty nine, this while being a recovering addict, suffering with excruciating chronic pain, and being severely dyslexic. I knew it was going to be a real fight to succeed.

The strength that it takes to overcome adversity is the strength that is needed to go after your dreams.

Becoming sober is much harder then enrolling in college. Trust me, there is nothing that can possibly hold you back, (unless you allow it to).

Please let us know if the resources listed here are helpful to you.

Good luck with your schooling!
You Can DO IT!

-- Katina
from Accessible.org

2-1-1 Resource Service of Miami Florida
701 Southwest
27th Ave., Suite 1000
Miami, FL 33135
211 - Call 2-1-1 from service area
305) 358-4357
www.switchboardmiami.orginfo@switchboardmiami.org

Find Scholarships: minority, Non-traditional
http://www.scholarships.com/main.aspx

United Way of Miami-Dade
The Ansin Building
3250 Southwest Third Avenue
Miami, FL 33129-2712
(305) 860?3000
www.unitedwaymiami.org

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