Folks just like us — mothers, fathers, children.
- A recently divorced mother, left with a teenage daughter and an 8 month old grandchild—no money, no car, no job. What’s next?
- An underinsured family loses everything in a fire. Their only option is to move in with their sister’s family. Her apartment was cramped before; now the atmosphere is tense. How long can this last?
- A father falls victim to corporate downsizing. His wife needs to stay home with their three toddlers. After four months of job searching, their savings are gone and they live in a tent in a state park. How will they get through the winter?
"The program is just wonderful. It’s really great to be on my own now, but in some ways, I kinda miss it. I got to meet so many different people. They’re such great people, all the volunteers. I really miss them. It’s like they’ve become a part of my family." -Shaneekua, former guest
- Families are the fastest growing segment of the homeless population nationwide.
- 20% of America’s kids live in poverty.
- From 2006 to 2008, poverty rose nearly, 50% in Cumberland County alone.
- 75% of our families get back on track to their own homes within 90 days.
