As Rapid Rehousing Manager for our new outreach program, Maria Ayala works with unsheltered clients to connect them with any services they may need and get them into housing while working on a plan for long-term sustainability. Maria has filled many shoes as a case manager at the Christian Service Center and has been servicing the clients of CSC for almost 20 years.

Maria's favorite part of her day-to-day work is that it is gratifying to know that God would give her the blessing to help and see how grateful individuals and families are after helping and giving them that push that they needed to get them where they want to be. She loves to help those who don't have a voice to better tell their story. Maria expresses her gratitude for being in a work environment where the atmosphere is warm and welcoming; she does not feel pressured by her work but feels respected and competent amongst her colleagues.

In her free time, Maria enjoys spending time with her family and can be found in her garden tending to the flowers, herbs, and pineapples that she is currently growing.