As Pando Aspen Grove celebrates five years of serving young adults ages 18-24 who have experienced homelessness, Property Manager Ginai Lewis-Manning, in partnership with Herron Property Management, sees firsthand every day how stable housing can transform lives.
After joining Pando in July 2024, Ginai quickly learned that supportive housing is about much more than providing a place to live.
"Many of our tenants haven't had the opportunity to learn certain life skills or experience stable housing," she said. "The support system here helps bridge that gap and gives them the chance to build a foundation for their future."
That foundation is already making a difference. Ginai has seen more residents pursuing employment and education while working toward personal goals and greater independence.
"We want residents to use this time to get on their feet," Ginai explained. "Whether their goals are educational, financial, or employment-related, this is the place where they can build that foundation."
One thing Ginai wishes more people understood about Pando is that tenants are motivated and determined to create better futures for themselves.
"They have wants. They have goals," she said. "They just don't always know the necessary steps to get to the end result, and that is what we are here for."
As Pando looks ahead to its next five years, Ginai hopes to see residents continue using the program as a stepping stone toward independence.
"My goal is for people to come in, get what they need, and move on to the next stage of life," she explained. "If we can provide the stability and support that helps someone build a better future for themselves, that's success."
For five years, Pando Aspen Grove has offered more than housing. Pando provides young adults with the stability, support, and opportunity to build a path forward.
