Nicole’s goal is to work as a Domestic Violence Advocate.
Nicole is a single parent who enrolled with the Houlton Opportunity Center this month. She had recently fled domestic abuse and she reported to staff that she felt “lost and hopeless.” Staff connected Nicole with resources for domestic violence, including counseling and legal advocacy support. She also started to take part in career development classes and interviewed with an organization for a Domestic Violence Advocate position. Nicole told staff that this opportunity would allow her to use her personal experience to successfully guide and support others. She said, “I have been so lucky to have such amazing people supporting me. Between Fedcap and my family, I feel it is time for me to give back to others.