Many families are one step away from joining the homeless population. Currently, families make up 40% of the homeless population. Homelessness of families is due to several factors:
- Loss of a job
- Injury
- Disaster
- Healthcare costs
- Inability to find affordable housing
One of every four homeless people is a child.
We provide short-term safe overnight housing for:
- Parents with teenage boys
- One parent families with teenagers of the opposite sex
- Two parent families with children trying to stay together
FAMILY IDENTIFIED BY DIFFERENT SOURCES
- Churches
- Local Relief Organizations
- Individuals
FAMILY VETTED FOR SUITABILITY
- Family must have dependent children
- Must pass background check with Sheriff’s Dept.
- Adults willing & able to work or look for employment
- Willing to help around the house
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