Catholic Charities New Hope Apartments:
A Transitional Housing Program for Homeless Families

 
Family #30: Our family consists of a mom and her two sons, ages 4 and 2.
 
Our mom continues working at her job and picking up a lot of extra hours. She reports her supervisor admires her work ethic. Unfortunately, she has experienced many issues with her neighbors in her apartment complex and feels that racism may play a part in the issue. She has handled this situation appropriately by notifying the landlord and New Hope staff.
 
She is doing well besides her housing issues. She is saving and thinking about her future and is looking for affordable housing in the area.
 
Her goals are:  
Family #31: This family consists of a 24 year old female and her two sons, ages 7 and 5.
 
Our mom is trying her best to get stable, while working very hard to find a job. Her last job did not end well. She reported recently being let go from her hostess job. She is currently working with the New Hope Job Developer and the IDES (Illinois Department of Employment Security).
 
The children are stable; however she is struggling with depression since the loss of the hostess job and is currently seeking a therapist for support and guidance.
 
Her goals are:  
Greetings to all the Peace and Justice Parishes. Our families are extremely grateful for thinking of them during the holidays. New Hope sends love to all the Parishioners and may God continue to bless everyone and their families.