Federal cuts to housing programs threaten to displace thousands of California families, particularly in Fresno County with a high rental population. Raye Michelle Vang, a single mother of three, shares her experience of overcoming adversity thanks to a federal housing voucher she obtained eight years prior. Her voucher reduced her rent responsibilities, empowering her to focus on her children and pursue education, ultimately leading to a radio hosting career. With proposed budget cuts, Vang fears losing this crucial support along with many other Californians who rely on such assistance.
Raye Michelle Vang expresses her concerns about losing federal housing vouchers, stating, 'I just thought, you know, what am I going to do? Am I going to go homeless with three kids?' Her journey as a single mother transformed after receiving assistance.
Vang recalls, 'It changed everything... I would have never even thought about trying this [radio show], because I would be working two to three jobs.' This highlights the critical role of housing assistance in her ability to focus on personal and professional growth.
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