People In My Corner

I have been a client of ACHIEVEability for a year and a half, and I am very pleased with all the assistance that they offer their clients. Before I came to the program I was living in an overcrowded home with my siblings and nieces due to the passing of our mother. I am the oldest of six children, so a lot of responsibility was on my shoulders. I was already attending college before I became a client of ACHIEVEability, but it was difficult to remain focused because of my living situation. I didn’t have time to deal with losing my mother because I had so many things going on around me. A friend of mine suggested that I should apply for the program. I was skeptical at first, but I felt like I didn’t have anything to lose and everything to gain to provide a stable environment for my son and brother. I filled out the application and four months later I was called for an interview. The interview process was kind of frustrating because I was anxious to move, but I prayed for patience, and in November of 2008 I moved into my apartment.


As a single mother, raising my teenage brother, working full-time, and attending college can be very overwhelming at times; especially without a solid support system. ACHIEVEability has provided more than a stable home for my family. The program offers counseling, workshops, homeowner’s assistance, activities for kids and tutoring. The counseling services have helped me overcome some personal and family issues that I was having in my life. I also had a terrific tutor who was willing to come to my home and help me with my classes. I have people in my corner who care about my future and that pushes me to be more motivated. When obstacles come my way; my coach is a phone call away and is willing to help me. It makes my transition to becoming self-sufficient much easier. With the help of ACHIEVEability I see a promising future, and my family is very grateful for the help we receive!

About the Author

Markeeta Hackney is a student of Community College of Philadelphia with a current GPA of 3.15.  She is scheduled to graduate with a business degree in the summer of 2010 and plans to continue school to get her bachelor's degree in business.  She lives at ACHIEVEability with her 8 year old son, Hyneef, and her 18 year old brother, Roger.  She has been a participant since 2008.