Author Archive for: Sam

Entries by Samantha Piel

Accessibility Policy Statement

Accessibility Policy (ADA) Hillcrest Platte County is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people of all abilities. We are continually working to improve the user experience for everyone and to apply relevant accessibility standards. We strive to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, Level AA. If you experience any difficulty accessing content […]

Natalia – HPC Adult Housing Success

When Natalia arrived at Hillcrest Platte County, she was escaping a domestic violence situation that had escalated to physical assault and put her life in danger. Before finding HPC, she had been living in a crowded shelter, sharing space with many others, and struggling to feel safe. At Hillcrest, everything changed. For the first time in a […]

Anonymous Graduate – Identity Protected

This graduate came to HPC as a domestic violence survivor, fleeing several states in search of safety. Carrying years of trauma, fear, and distrust, she and her two daughters found a place where healing could begin. With no family or outside support, she worried about what leaving might mean. Yet HPC became more than housing. […]

Briana – HPC Adult Housing Success

When Briana first came to HPC, she didn’t think she could succeed. On day three, she called her case manager and said she was packed and ready to leave. Her ride was waiting outside. Overwhelmed and uncertain, Briana ultimately made the decision to stay and put the work in. That decision shaped everything that came next. While […]

Celeste – HPC Adult Housing Success

When Celeste and her two sons were forced to leave their home, they had nowhere to go. For a time, they lived in a hotel room while she continued working. In two short years, Celeste had endured the loss of her mother, two sisters, a brother, and her grandmother. The grief, instability, and weight of […]