When she first held the key to her Autumn West apartment in Milwaukee, describing the feeling of having a door to protect her from the rest of the world, she was overcome with emotion. “I had my own key to the door and that was beautiful,” she said.

From arriving at the Milwaukee Women’s Center with nothing but the clothes on her back to being able to call herself a homeowner, Daviana is rightfully proud of herself and grateful to those who have helped her get to where she is. Daviana is committed to fostering a supportive community.