Word on the Street

A mom with three kids found herself with nothing after being displaced by a tragic family situation. With the help of a local agency she found safety, shelter and eventually keys to an apartment. She signed a lease, moved her few remaining belongings into the empty...

For nearly eight years, a man lived in the woods only connecting with the outside world through a local church. In return for their friendship, occasional benevolence and the opportunity to escape the elements, he was helpful in their food pantry. The church, however,...

A 62-year-old Army veteran, found himself living in his car after leaving a challenging marriage. Having spent much of his life as a truck driver for a manufacturing plant and living independently, he wasn’t good at asking for help. But when his health started to...

Recently, a case manager stopped by to visit a long-time friend in need. The woman and her husband had lived on the streets in our community for many years before making it back into permanent housing.  Getting back indoors made a tremendous difference in their...