MAMA OLIVE

Mama Olive is the sole caregiver for her daughter. Before joining Handspun Hope, she worked as a housekeeper but struggled to find consistent employment. Without reliable income, providing food, paying rent, and planning for the future felt uncertain.

Since beginning her work in 2021, she has found something more than a job — she has found community.

“To work alongside others, away from isolation, makes me happy. I dream of owning my own piece of land so I may grow potatoes.”