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True Colors Residence

Bianca’s Story

Bianca is a 21-year-old Latinx transwoman who experienced four years of homelessness before coming to our LGBTQ Young Adult Housing. Bianca notes that our supportive housing provided a space for her to breathe and grow. Having a stable, LGBTQ affirming home allowed Bianca to complete her transition. Like many of …

Oscar’s Story

Oscar has battled alcoholism since the age of 18. Rejected for being gay, Oscar left his stepmother’s house and was homeless for 6 years before coming to West End Residences’ True Colors Supportive Housing. There he completed vocational training and internships, but suffered an alcoholism relapse triggered by the trauma …