b'J acqueline came here from Haiti Jacqui was working in the after-school 9 years ago with a visa to studyprogram at a school in Arlington. She and stayed until she got her papers. lost that job when Covid hit in 2020.She has a few cousins in this countryShe now works at Whole Foods. She but other than that, she is on her own.continues, Im so relieved to know thatI can stay here for as long as I need. Jacqui has been at Caritas for the Massachusetts is very expensive. past 2 years. Prior to that, she was livingCaritas has been very helpful andwith friends in the Boston area. Shedoes really nice stuff for people. didnt have the credit needed to get her own place or money for first, last andJacqui is grateful for the resident security deposits. Someone gave her services staff who provided her with a a link to Caritas in 2019 and, as sheWelcome Basket when she moved in, reflects, I dont know what I would and connected her to Arlington Eats,have done if I didnt check out that link. a local food bank, when she needed it. I found a single room. I was so scared and nervous when I moved in. I knewI am still in school for business that if I didnt try, I would be on the administration, said Jacqui. When you street or somewhere I wouldnt want toare by yourself, it takes longer to finish be. At first, there were a lot of peoplethings. The most important thing forwho were different from me but in time me is that I feel safe and that is theI have gotten to know them and now best thing when you are on your own.I am comfortable.It is such a relief for me to be here and to know that I will not be rushed out.I want to say thank you. 12'