How It Can Happen
Have you ever thought about what it would be like for you and your family if you lost your home?
For many people, homelessness begins with a job loss or other family tragedy, such as a long-term illness. This can set off a common chain of events, often started by maxing out several credit cards. Then, as it becomes necessary to juggle bills, two or three go unpaid.
In these early months, it is easy for a family to postpone getting help, thinking that a good job or a big raise is just around the corner. Many times, optimism turns to despair before a family takes a realistic assessment of their financial situation. As debts begin mounting up, families can often reach a low point where it becomes impossible to cover the basic expenses such as child care and rent.
Some families end up in this place very quickly – within a few months. For others, it comes following months and months of struggle.
Take a few minutes and think about how a life-changing event would change your family and finances. Homelessness can happen to anyone.
Parker’s House is here for just this reason. When a family reaches this low point, they can move in for three months or six months to get back on their feet. Your support of Parker’s House provides a formerly homeless family with a safe and stable home to give them some space to recover from one of these major setbacks.
Together, we’re fighting homelessness … one family at a time.
