Meet Rebecca

“Hi, My name is Rebecca, but I like to be called Becca. I’m 48 years old and have been involved with Bello Machre since 2003. I lived with my mom until I was 26. I have a learning disability and have trouble with comprehension. I process information slowly and have neurological problems.”

“I live in Howard County so I can be close to my mom and sister,” explains Becca.

Becca is an individual who’s supported through Bello Machre’s Community Services. Suzanne, a caregiver and direct support professional, helps Becca a few hours a day, two times per week. They have been together for 4 years.

Becca chimes in, “Suzanne and I like the same kind of music, and we like shopping. Sometimes we go out to eat. I really like Panera.”

Right now, the biggest hurdle for Becca is transportation; getting to and from work using Uber and taxis is very expensive.

““I love living on my own, but it can be challenging. Cleaning and taking care of the apartment and affording groceries and clothes is really hard. Everything is expensive.”