During the height of the pandemic, Bre worked tirelessly as a nursing assistant. She witnessed firsthand the overwhelming demands placed on nurses and healthcare professionals and the critical need for quality healthcare. Despite the challenges and burnout, Bre wished she could do more—and knew it would require going back to school to become a nurse. In 2022, she embarked on this journey by enrolling at LaGuardia Community College.
In 2019, a survey conducted by the Hope Center for College, Community, and Justice found that 14% of City University of New York (CUNY) students experience homelessness. That is, approximately 34,000 CUNY students are actively working toward earning their degrees without access to stable housing.
M is one of those students. But in October 2022 he was one of the first Medgar Evers College students to move into NCS Scholars.
“I intend to become a nurse and I know this possibility from just being able to have my own space is gonna make me persevere and get that goal. Attain it. And achieve it. With no doubt in my mind.”
Isabella
Medgar Evers College student and NCS Scholars resident
“NCS Scholars is giving me space,” Odalys shared. “I’ve never had that. I’m able to focus on my school work and follow my dreams. I am excited for this next chapter."