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

Catholic Charities New Hope Apartments:
A Transitional Housing Program for Homeless Families
January 2017 Update

Family #28

Our family is a single African American mom who was fleeing a domestic violence situation. She has three sons ages: 14, 10, 8, and two daughters 9 and 16. She currently works part time as a CNA, and is currently looking for more clients. 
 
Our new mom is now a grandmother! Her eldest daughter recently had a baby girl and is getting acclimated to being a mother. Our mom is so excited and very supportive of her daughter.
 
Things are getting better for this family even as they cope with the loss of their father. The eldest daughter will return to school in February and is waiting for clearance from the doctor to go back to work. Her baby is doing well although they found out she has the sickle cell trait. She reported that the baby’s father is not helping her, so for now, the daughter will stay with her mom.
 
Current Goals:
¨ Save at least 3 to 6 months’ rent.
¨ Save 90% of income taxes.
¨ Make sure that her daughter is linked with services for her and her baby.
¨ Take advantage of the Women’s Program at Harper to pursue a career in the medical field.
¨ Apply for SSI for death benefits. 

Family #29

Our mom is a single white female with a three year old son who became homeless due to low income status. She was staying with her son’s father, but they were not getting along and they lived with his parents. The child’s father does not work and is not financially stable. She and her son stayed with friends for about two months before she went to the shelter in November, 2016.
 
Not much has changed recently with our mom. She is still working hard at her pizza job, hoping and praying for the promotion. She was referred to the job developer to see if he can find her a better paying job; however, she truly believes the pizza owner will promote her when he can. She is also working on a special project that will pay extra money. She is now receiving medical benefits and SNAP – a food assistance program. She has also applied for Action for Children and is looking for an affordable day care center for her son. She reports that he is very good with computers. Our mom has been working very hard and was able to save $500.00.  She is very excited to have money in her savings account.
 
Current Goals:
¨ Save at least 3 to 6 months’ rent.
¨ Save 100% of income taxes.
¨ Continue to advocate at her current job for a promotion needed to make more income.
¨ Continue to keep mental health stabilized.
 
New Hope sends sincere gratitude to the Parishioners of the Peace and Justice Cluster for your continued support!