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Family Stories

Stories of Hope and Healing

Every family’s story is unique, but they all have common themes. Stories of systems that don’t support parents, unexpected events that shift a family from housed to homeless, and a generosity of spirit that inspires.

From Hardship to Hope
September 15, 2024

From Hardship to Hope

For many families, their journey from housing stability to homelessness begins with one unforeseen event. For Ashley and her family, that event was the flooding of their home, but with...

Emerging from Darkness: Celebrating New Beginnings
August 28, 2025

Emerging from Darkness: Celebrating New Beginnings

Job loss, followed by a medical crisis, the birth of their daughter, and another job loss, succeeded each other too quickly to prevent Alie and...

A Father’s Love and Resilience
September 1, 2024

A Father’s Love and Resilience

Duane and his sons lost their home when their landlord faced foreclosure, so they arrived at People Serving People. Here, they encountered a caring community...

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