Your Impact
In 2019, generous supporters like you…
- Provided homeless young families, older adults and LGBTQ youth safe transitional and long-term housing in a nurturing environment
- Supported individualized care services and comprehensive programs that built the skills needed for housing stability
- Helped residents heal the related traumas of homelessness and abuse
87% of your contributions went directly to programs and services
2019 Outcomes: Young Families
- 622 residents served: 259 mothers and 363 children
- 64% of the mothers were employed while a resident
- 67 families moved to permanent housing in under 8 months
- Typical length of stay is less than eight months; undocumented families and families addressing behavioral health concerns often stay longer than 12 months
2019 Outcomes: Older Adults
- 40 older adults served
- Had case workers advocate for them with doctors when they needed health care services
- Engaged in mixed-age social activities that lifted spirits, stimulated the mind, and improved health outcomes in depression, physical function and muscle strength
2019 Outcomes: LGBTQ Young Adults
- 71 LGBTQ young adults served across two sites
- 57 residents with diagnosed mental health and/or substance use disorders received individualized behavioral health care
- 42 residents were employed or in a paid internship
- 6 residents trained to be a peer coach for newer residents
- 11 residents moved successfully to more independent housing