Why Do We Exist?
Families are the fastest growing segment of the U.S. homeless population, which now numbers 2.5 million.
1 in 45 American children will experience homelessness this year and in 1 in 5 will live in poverty.
There is a desperate need for a community based, comprehensive response to homelessness.
1 in 45 American children will experience homelessness this year and in 1 in 5 will live in poverty.
There is a desperate need for a community based, comprehensive response to homelessness.
Our Program
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Our mission is equipping a community to end the cycle of family homelessness. We provide case management, advisement, shelter, accountability, and advocacy to homeless families seeking independence.
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How Does It Work?
We utilize five major components to facilitate a 90 day case management program for up to 3 families at a time.
Once families graduate, we continue our partnership with them through our L.I.F.E Program and
Next Step Affordable Housing Program.
Once families graduate, we continue our partnership with them through our L.I.F.E Program and
Next Step Affordable Housing Program.
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Host Churches - The families rotate weekly among a network of host churches. About 4 to 5 times a year, each congregation provides the families in our program with lodging, meals, and hospitality for a week at a time. Currently, we partner with 10 churches in Hall County and we're always looking to expand our network.
Learn more about hosting Day Center - This facility serves as the home base for our families and staff. Monday through Friday, 7:30am to 5pm, families use this facility to pursue employment, shower, and do laundry. It also provides them with a mailing address, land line, and computer access. In December 2015, we moved to a new facility with 3x more space and potential.
Contact us about visiting the Day Center Volunteers - Our vast volunteer network facilitates the program in our churches and office. They come from host churches and throughout the community.
Learn more about volunteering Transportation - We utilize a 14 passenger van to transport families between the host churches and Day Center. Staff provides limited transportation for families without a vehicle. They're pushed to gain independence with their transportation as quickly as possible by utilizing cabs and the bus system.
Learn more about volunteer van driving Social Services - We provide intensive 90 day case management for all guests. We work in collaboration with other social service agencies, who refer families to the program and provide housing, employment, and medical resources.
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