Javion Causey

Making It In Life Houston To Gretna

Living on the streets is not something many people want to do. Senior Javion Causey was forced to make the decision to live on the streets a year ago.

Causey lived with his biological family in Houston, Texas, and dealt with mental and physical abuse from his family. Eventually, he and his little brother, Alex, were kicked out when Causey was 17. He had nowhere to go so he and his little brother were forced to live on the streets.

“When I turned 17, my people kicked me out,” Causey said. “Me and my little brother. I was on the streets just trying to make it in life.”

A friend of Causey realized what condition he was in and took him in. However, over the summer of 2019, he and his friend had financial issues. His friend’s mom then reached out to people in Lincoln, and Causey and his brother moved to Lincoln. In October 2019, he was placed in the foster care system and sent to Gretna to live with junior Xzavier Horton’s family. He began school at GHS then.

Since going to school at Gretna, life has been better for Causey. He joined the wrestling team, does not get into anymore trouble, and he has a safe home. He also met guidance counselor Mrs. Sue Maliszewski and they quickly became friends. On the other hand, he lost contact with his brother after the move.

“They took him back to Lincoln,” Causey said. “It’s just me over here. I did this, so I can set a better example for my brother, to get him off the streets.”

Causey used his early experiences to make himself ready for his future as an adult. He is taking school seriously and trying to make a future for himself. All of the effort he has put into school is to make himself a good role model for his little brother.

That just made me stronger though. “

When we got here, it was total madness. “

It was love at first sight! He brightens my day with his huge smile and kind words. He will always be in my heart. -Mrs. Maliszewski “