Stories
Mt. Kemble Home resident Marit has spent most of her life helping others. As a caretaker for children and the homebound elderly, she devoted years of service with compassion and…
For Denise, a participant in our Women & Families Program, finding shelter at Homeless Solutions has been a blessing. As a single mother who left an abusive marriage in 2018,…
When single father Eric entered our Transitional Housing Program (THP) a year ago, he was searching for a fresh start. After losing his job, Eric faced a progression of challenges—financial…
This Mother’s Day, we celebrate the extraordinary women who shape our communities through their compassion and dedication. The Schwartz family—Donna and her daughters Jacqueline and Amanda—exemplify how a mother’s values…
As we celebrate the achievements, bravery and determination of women during Women’s History Month we also celebrate the everyday accomplishments the women in our programs are making. Many have experienced…
“I remember feeling relieved not to have to worry about things like, where will I get my next meal, I need shoes what am I going to do, or its cold out where am I going to sleep.”
“For two years, I slept in my car, that’s two winters. I remember buying a shower curtain to use as a privacy screen while I slept and made sure I didn’t drink any water after 5 pm because there was no bathroom to use.”
“My addiction caused me to lose everything. My job, my car, my home, my support system. I made the decision that I had to get well, or I was going to die.”