Living in Cincinnati and raising two active boys—ages 15 and 10—Ryan was focused, driven, and determined to find stability. She set her goals clearly: Finish the program. Build a career. Gain financial independence.

Since 2018, Betty Blue faithfully carried her through every step of her new life.

Ramon's career is in high gear, and so are his goals.

How one father kept his promise!

Stick with it. Stay focused. Believe in yourself.

This job isn’t just a paycheck for Owen…

Her determination to provide her children with a stable and nurturing environment became her driving force.

Maria was driven from the start, she knew she wanted to work on cars and found her path to do just that.

He learned that only a Ford dealership could fix it, but he ultimately had to sell that car due to financial constraints.

Upon arriving in Cincinnati, Megan found herself in a new city with limited resources. However, she drew strength from the smiling faces of her family members in their framed photos. With a keen interest in construction, Megan joined CityLink's Habitat for Humanity Construction Training Program to explore her passion.

Her heart is full of gratitude, but it was a journey to get where she is now.

This unexpected job change helped Lakweila develop a career mindset. She was eager and excited to learn a new skill to help her move down a better career path. 

The bus took 2 ½ hours one way, and she had to take three different buses to get home. The bus didn't show up two times, and her daughter started driving her to work.

Seven months in her new job and a place to stay with Bryson and his grandparents, Jade was ready for ChangingGears!

Preziah was ready for a change and started her PCA training with a plan for her future.

He was determined to maintain his job and wanted the same for his girlfriend too. Mike reached out to his CityLink Service Coordinator who connected him with the ChangingGears Repair Program.

Markeith reached a point in his life when he realized that he needed more. He had worked some different jobs in different cities, but they all felt unfulfilling.

Getting on the wrong bus that day led Ryan to landing exactly where he was supposed to be.

But she didn’t give up, this setback led Lynn to start her own business making and selling BBQ sauce!

Latoya said she is no stranger to public transportation. It was a part of her childhood and even into adulthood until she got her own driver’s license at age 30.