Stories of Hope

The Sawyer family is a profound example of just how important a stable home is for a family. This family with five children became homeless when dad lost his job. They lived in their car and camped in the [...]

"The stereotype of homeless people is that of using drugs or alcohol, or having a criminal record or something worse. But none of that was our circumstance. I never expected to be homeless, but when my husband had an [...]

Sofia came to SSHA as a single mother with three children, escaping domestic violence.  She fled her abuser with her children, taking no possessions. She and the children lived on the street for a period, resorting to theft for food. Her English [...]

"I’m forever grateful to SSHA for helping my family at at our lowest point. During the one year of  temporary housing time we had lots of goals we had to write and reach. I’m proud to say that because [...]