Realizing a Vision in New Orleans, LA

In early 2013,  Montrell made a vision board. Among the things she included on the board was buying a house. So, in August of the same year, Montrell made preparations to purchase a home. She had gone down this path once before; however, her dream never came to fruition. “I wanted a place to call home,” she said, and a yard where her 10-year-old son, William, could play. A HOPE team member in New Orleans helped Montrell take the steps needed to realize her vision. The New Orleans team worked with Montrell to develop a budget and to pay down existing debts. Two years later, her credit score rose tremendously. This time, when she applied for a mortgage, she was approved. Now she and her son have a home of their own.