Attitudes of gratitude
“They have a roof over their heads, their lights are on, and they have food in their cabinets. Things that just a short time ago weren’t always there for them.”
Job losses mount for parents
With so many businesses closed or operating with skeleton crews in the effort to stop the spread of COVID-19, parents in more than two-thirds our homeless families with children now have experienced a job loss or severe cutback in hours. Thanks to our supporters, these families don’t have to worry about losing the roof over their heads.
You stuffed our van!
Thanks to you, our families have essential supplies to hold them for little a while during this public health crisis. We’ll announce the date, time and place of the next collection when it is set.
Drop-off to open Wednesday
The spread of the new coronavirus has forced us to restrict access to our residential campuses for the protection of our homeless families, staff and would-be visitors. Starting Wednesday, April 15, we will gratefully collect essential items for our families outside our thrift store.
Little boy’s joy? A fridge and stove
While the COVID-19 pandemic has brought much of everyday life to a standstill, we were able to welcome a new family this week. A 6-year-old’s appreciation of the comforts of home touched our hearts.
Some (kids) like it hot!
During this crisis, our families need your prayers and support. And you won’t believe what the kids are asking for.
COVID-19 Update: 3/27/20
Social distancing to contain the spread of COVID-19 already has slashed the income of more than a third of the homeless families staying in our 32 apartments in Holly Hill, Daytona Beach and DeLand.
‘We’re in this together’
The COVID-19 pandemic presents a new obstacle no one saw coming for our families on the path out of homelessness. Here’s how our case managers are motivating them to push through it.
3 Ways to Help Families
We don’t know yet all the needs the COVID-19 pandemic will create for families working to lift themselves out of homelessness. But here’s what you can do right now.
Meal in a Bowl
Self-contained cooking lesson complete with ingredients is delivered monthly to homeless single moms.