Oralene Madison

Ms. Madison is a 95-year-old retiree. She retired after 17 years working for Shawnee High School in in early child development.

What does affordable housing mean to you? 

“I was raised in a middle-class home, and my husband and I were a middle-class family. When we divorced, I gave my home to my daughter and son-in-law to help them. With only one income, affordable housing rent requirements have allowed me to live comfortably on a fixed income.”

How has affordable housing benefited you and your family? 

“Living in affordable housing has been good. It’s beautiful and I’ve seen a lot of improvements over the time.  You all have good people doing a wonderful thing for the community.”