New Affordable Housing Community in Winter Haven Offers People a Way Out of Homelessness

New affordable housing community in Winter Haven offers people a way out of homelessness

WINTER HAVEN, Fla. (WFLA) — Shiquitta West got the keys to her new apartment on Friday. She slept in a motel for the first few nights because she doubted it was real. How to prepare your boat for 2025 hurricane season "I still can't believe it, but as I stay here every day it gets believable,” she said. West grew up in foster care after her mother died tragically when she was 1 year old. "At 16 years old, I had four kids strung out on drug…

New affordable housing complex opens in Winter Haven, offers on-site medical, mental health services

With Polk County growing at the rate it is, finding affordable housing can be a challenge, especially for those struggling to find work or with mental health issues.