Meet Noemi

Noemi Jimenez has come full circle. Once a homeless teenage mother, she recently became a proud donor giving back. Jimenez, 33, is now a supervisor at Coronado Distribution Company, where the company gives each month to a charity of an employee’s choice. Jimenez chose San Diego Youth Services for helping her with transitional housing, independent living skills and, ultimately, a new life for her family at a time when she needed it most. “I wouldn’t have thought I could live by myself but San Diego Youth Services helped me. I know how to budget my money and plan. I’ve got this. I always tell my daughter about the program and how it helped me. I tell her about the importance of giving back.” Jimenez’ advice for others who may be struggling: “Don’t limit yourself. You really can do anything.”

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