Ronda’s Story

Ronda had used a section 8 voucher for seven years. She provided a home for her 11-year-old niece for whom she has primary custody and her 22-year-old son who is disabled due to cerebral palsy.

When her lease ended in June 2022, her Property Management company told her they would no longer accept her voucher, and she would have to move. She came to Love Columbia for help finding housing. It took three months to find a landlord who would accept her voucher and only a two-bedroom could be secured.

Her son is now doubled up with family members. Ronda hopes to find a three bedroom place at the end of her current lease so he can rejoin. Ronda says she is very grateful she had family in town that could take her and her family in while they searched for housing and continue to provide a place for her son.

She said she loved her former residence and it has been quite traumatic to be suddenly displaced. To make matters worse, Ronda’s car broke down beyond repair. She is working with Love Columbia to get another vehicle and continue the search for a three bedroom place to live.