Catholic Charities New Hope Apartments:
A Transitional Housing Program for Homeless Families
June, 2017 Update
Family #28
Our family is a single African American female with three sons ages 14, 10, 8, two daughters ages 9 and 16 and a newborn granddaughter. This mom was fleeing a domestic violence situation. She currently works as a part-time CNA and is looking for more clients.
Our mom was accepted into Section 8 housing in Gary, Indiana and is so happy to secure permanent housing for her large family. She is waiting for the inspection to get finalized and then she will move into her three bedroom townhome. Now that she is also caring for her granddaughter full time, she can focus more on her. She is currently working for an agency that sends her out to different facilities where she assists nurses. This agency has another location in the south near Gary where she hopes to work when she moves. She reports it will be about a 45 minute drive from where she will be living.
She also reports that her daughter is not ready to be a full-time mom to her daughter. Our mom is now the legal guardian but still wants to involve her daughter with the care of her baby. She reports this has being very challenging.
Goals:
· Save at least 3 to 6 months worth of rent
· Staying compliant with new hope program for a smooth transition
· Continue to save for the move-- to buy new furniture and pay for movers etc.
This family is very thankful for everything the parishioners of the Peace and Justice Cluster Parishes have done for their family.
Family #29
Our mom is a single white female with a three year old son who became homeless due to low income status. While staying with her child’s father, they were not getting along, and they lived with his parents. She stayed with friends for about two months before she went to the shelter in November, 2016.
Our mom is still doing quite well in the program. She is, however, bothered that her boss has not yet changed her job title to a General Manager. She reports that the change will happen soon but she doesn’t know when. Our mom is still saving and working hard on improving her credit. Now that her insurance and food stamps are straight, things have been going more smoothly. She reports that she has been feeling great because she is back on her medication for ADD. She also reports that her child’s father continues helping out more and assisting her financially. Next month she will be able to save even more money.
Goals:
· Save at least 3 to 6 months worth of rent
· Continue to maintain her improved health
· Continue working to achieve a promotion to General Manger
This family is very grateful to be a part of the extended family of the Peace and Justice Cluster Parishes.
New Hope sends a gracious thank you for the continued support!