In Miami, a remarkable story unfolds of a 20-year-old pregnant woman who was once living in her car but has now found a place to call home. Adanay Galvez, working two jobs, faced the daunting task of finding housing before her baby's arrival in February. In October, CBS News Miami brought to light her futile struggle. She was one of the thousands applying for public housing in Miami-Dade County and was initially turned down for one program.

"Discovering Hope: A Pregnant Woman's Journey to a Stable Home"

Finding a Lifeline

Galvez's situation was dire as just before Thanksgiving, her "home" was her car. She had been living in it basically since she found out she was pregnant. While working one job for Uber and another at a store, she was constantly applying for public housing. However, fate smiled upon her as she qualified for another program offered by Miami-Dade County specifically for pregnant homeless women.This new home is a place of comfort and togetherness. As she showed off her home to CBS News Miami, she said, "This is the kitchen, where we now make meals together and we sit at that table, right here to eat all of us together… lunch, dinner." The house has a living room and a bedroom that she shares with another expectant mother who has also been living on the streets.

Community Support and Alternatives

Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Casa emphasized that while one program may not be available for a resident, alternatives exist. There are special departments dedicated to navigating housing. The office of housing advocacy is helping thousands of people like Adanay who call with housing programs. Adanay herself was unaware of this program until Homeless Trust informed her about "this lady who is living in her car."Malena Legarre from Hermanos de la Calle said, "We welcome pregnant mothers who are in need of help. They can live here, all during her pregnancy and when the baby is born up to three months." This support system has made a world of difference for Adanay.

Gratitude and a New Beginning

For Adanay, the situation of living in her car is now just a memory. She expressed her gratitude, saying, "Imagine, you don’t know where you park, you don’t know where you’re at risk. Here you’re safe." And she is truly grateful that her baby will be born under a roof. She told CBS News Miami's Ivan Taylor, "Thanks to CBS News and your interview, it got me here. You helped me since the day you met me. And I know every time I called you, even on your days off, you answered and Hermanos de la Calle because when I came here automatically, they accepted me!"This story is a testament to the power of community support and the determination of those facing difficult circumstances. It shows that even in the face of adversity, there is always hope for a better future.