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PUBLIC TESTIMONY
Testimony by Doreen Burton, Supportive Housing Advocate
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Doreen Burton, a former homeless individual, shares her positive experience with supportive housing and how it transformed her life. She advocates for the program based on her personal journey from homelessness to stability.
- Burton became acquainted with supportive housing while in a shelter in 2015
- The program helped her obtain a studio apartment and continues to support her
- Supportive housing has improved her relationships with family members and overall quality of life
Doreen Burton
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Good afternoon, committee and councilwoman.
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My name is Doreen Burton, and I am happy to speak about supportive housing.
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I was homeless.
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And in 2015, I was in a shelter, became acquainted with supportive housing.
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They helped me to get into a studio apartment.
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To this day right now, they are still helping me.
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I'm here advocating because I believe in supportive housing.
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It actually helped me in my life.
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I was out there on the streets.
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I was doing bad.
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Wasn't very much with family members.
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But once I became supportive housing, that has changed my life completely.
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I am now involved with family members.
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I am now living a free life.
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I'm no longer scared to be walking anywhere.
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Supportive housing has helped me tremendously.
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Thank you.