Family Focus: Meet the Bounvassana Family!
Mary Bounvassana lives with her two children Jeremias, 12, and Alicia, 10. Mary is a single mom and works as a bank teller. They live in a two-bedroom apartment that is poorly insulated, with an extensive mold problem which has caused both of her children asthma. The bathroom sink, bathtub, and toilet all get clogged due to poor plumbing. Mary and her children would love to move into a new house where they could all have separate rooms and a safe area to play. Learn more.
Family Bios: The Mohamed Family
Abdiasis Mohamed lives with her husband, Noorto Rage, and three children Safia 3, Mohamed 1, and a new baby in an unsafe neighborhood. They all live in a single bedroom apartment, sharing one closet. They all share a bathroom with one drawer for their toiletries and cleaning supplies. Their bathroom ceiling leaks, leaving mildew to spread and standing water on the floor, which causes them to slip on occasion. The kitchen sink leaks, making everything underneath the sink contaminated. They also have an infestation of ants and cockroaches, although their landlord has consistently avoided them after being approached about any situation. They tried sprays to poison the pests, however, they discontinued because they were worried for their children’s health.
The Mohamed family hopes to live in a clean house and a stable environment, while maintaining a healthy life.
