A Transitional Housing Program for Homeless Families: January, 2018 Update
Family #30 Our new family consists of a single 23 year old African American mom and her two sons, ages 4 and 2. She became homeless due low income status and had a history of being homeless during her high school years.
Our mom is working on her goals and looking for another full time job. She is in desperate need of a car and is spending a lot of money on transportation (Uber and Lyft). She hopes to buy a used car with her IRS refund check. Her brother and sister assist her much as possible with rides. Since she does not have transportation, she is looking into an online GED program to complete her certification. Her children are doing well and are stable.
Her goals are to save up at least 3 month’s rent and save her IRS tax refund, obtain her GED, and apply for low income housing
Family #31 This family consists of a single mixed race 24 year old female and her two sons, ages 7 and 5. She became homeless due to emotional abuse from her ex and his family, with whom they lived. Her oldest child is from another relationship.
Our mom has not yet been able to resolve her issues with the State and does not have health insurance or food stamps at this time. She feels an increase of income with her recent job promotion has left her ineligible for Medicaid and SNAP. She has appealed her case and is waiting for a response.
Her job will send her to Texas for additional training and things are going well at work. She is still attending classes and doing well in school. She feels very stable and organized—it has been a long time since she has felt like this.
Her goals are to save up at least 3 month’s rent and save her IRS tax refund, maintain employment and school as scheduled, and apply for low income housing
These families are grateful to have the support of the Peace and Justice Cluster. New Hope is proud to continue this collaboration assisting families in need.