Bonnie’s Story

Since the age of 25 Bonnieneesha (Bonnie) has been in and out of jail a handful of times and has had an active addiction to crack cocaine and marijuana. While incarcerated in Pulaski County Bonnie became pregnant, she knew that she could not bring a child into the world while actively using substances and living the lifestyle that often goes along with drug addiction.

Bonnie found herself in Garland County by way of substance abuse treatment, who then referred her to 100 Families. Once she completed treatment, she enrolled in 100 Families. She was able to get housing through the support of the treatment facility but was not employed and had no way to pay the next month's rent. With her case manager’s support she applied for the PATH program and was approved for partial payment of her rent. Bonnie was also given resources for day labor opportunities, and she was referred to the WAGE program. She was able to work daily and raise enough money to pay her next month’s rent while obtaining childcare for her 6-month-old daughter. Now, Bonnie has secured full-time employment with benefits and is working on getting her GED. Bonnie has also enrolled in counseling to address her past trauma.

With Bonnie’s hard work and dedication, she is utilizing the connections and resources 100 Families alliance members offer and creating a better future for herself and her daughter.