Sophie came from Congo with her two young children, Manasse and Grace. They entered the United States on November 15th 2007, and soon Sophie had two jobs working more than 50 hours a week at a major retailer until 9pm at night and at a local YMCA daycare. She enrolled in the IDA Program on December 16, 2008. In just three years, by frugally managing her household, Sophie saved $4,000.00 in order to purchase a home of her own on November 21, 2011.
Niyongabo Felix is a refugee from Burundi. He arrived in the United States of America in January of 2008 along with his wife Jacqueline Mukeshimana and his 3 beautiful children. Niyongabo was forced to flee from his country to Tanzania because of political turmoil and persecution. He and his family lived in Tanzania for 12 years until they moved to the United States.
