Summer is Here and that’s a Problem
It’s almost cliché that parents dread summer break as much as kids look forward to it. For some parents though, the summer... Read More
A bike, a bus and the will to keep going
It’s not easy to rise when you’re stuck between a rock and a hard place, but with a helping hand, it can... Read More
Life at a homeless shelter when you’re 6
Taliah has a whole speech prepared to give to the kids who live in the homeless shelter she’s going to run one... Read More
How One Night Makes All the Difference
Housing Families First made history last week in more ways than one. Our annual gala, this year themed “A Night at the... Read More
Survivor: How One Woman’s Dark Past Shines a Light for Others
Terra Jones was a sixth grader the first time she was homeless. None of her new classmates knew about the abuse she... Read More
Taking your Lessons from Bumps in the Road
There are turning points in every life, and Alesha can trace everything back to these. Some, she knows now she could have... Read More
A Mother and Son Put Homelessness in the Rearview
After her husband left, Tanya* struggled to pay the bills on her own. Eventually, she and her 12-year-old son moved in with... Read More
Join the Story: Introducing Friends & Neighbors
When tragedy strikes, most of us can rest assured that someone somewhere is baking a casserole. Friends gather to find out how... Read More
A Night at the Theatre Supports Housing Families First
A Night at the Theatre, a signature fundraiser held at the Altria Theater on February 25th, gave over 150 guests the chance... Read More
$50,000 Campaign A Success
We wanted to share our sincere thanks to everyone who has supported our recent fundraising campaign for our Hilliard House shelter. Because... Read More