The Gramercy Story:

Caprice and her 4-year old son BJ first came to Gramercy Housing Group (GHG) from downtown Los Angeles, looking for stable housing. At GHG , they were connected with various services including case management, daycare, parenting classes , education and financial classes, and access to computer resources. Caprice also gained on-site job skills while assisting in the childcare center and kitchen. In October 2005, Caprice and BJ moved into their own permanent home. "GHG was a wonderful stepping stone for my son and I ," says Caprice. "It provided us with a place to call home. It is a place where other young families who are homeless or in need can go to grow and mature themselves and their families. I have matured at GHG. I have my own place and am now married and expecting a baby boy in October. Then I plan to go back to work, and eventually go back to school for social work. "