Ronieta Lee found her calling in an unexpected way. She took a part-time job at a homeless shelter to help pay bills, but it ended up being more than that. The work set her on a mission.
The family case manager for LMM, a nonprofit social service organization, helps her clients navigate the shelter system with dignity. She assists them in finding permanent housing while offering moral support and empathy in hopes of positioning these families for lasting success.
Lee can relate to the plight of her clients. A few years ago she and her family were homeless for several months. She said they were evicted because owners retaliated in response to her complaints about the living conditions in the rental…