Corey works the line at a catering kitchen now, focused and patient. It’s hard to picture the turbulent year they just endured.
When Corey came to San Francisco, they were looking for a fresh start. Instead, their health quickly unraveled. They were sick, getting sicker, and self-medicating with substances to cope. When finally connected to the support they needed to survive,
Corey was delivered an overwhelming diagnosis: aggressive throat cancer that required immediate surgery and intensive treatment.
After less than 90-days of living in San Francisco, Corey faced a terrifying medical crisis with no local safety net. That’s when they moved to Maitri.
They had every reason to feel overwhelmed and retreat into old coping habits. Instead, Corey, with their newfound support at Maitri, committed to their sobriety and tackled treatment head-on.
Six months ago, they rang the bell. The stability Corey found at Maitri helped them plan for the future and find where they belonged.
The stability and dignity Corey experienced at Maitri opened up possibilities they had worried had already slipped away. With support during recovery, they secured a culinary internship that taught them the skills they needed for a career and the fresh start they came here for.
Today, Corey is stepping into independent living. They just signed the lease on their own apartment and are moving out of Maitri.
Corey credits their remarkable turnaround to the care team and our generous supporters who stood by them through cancer, supported their sobriety, and helped pave the way toward a home and career.
