Three and a half years of hard work and countless obstacles. Tough times when many felt close to giving up, and others wondered if we were attempting the impossible. Then on Sunday, July 7, 2008 — appropriately on Independence Day weekend — the “impossible” finally happened. Warren County Interfaith Hospitality Network opened its doors to its first family, a mom and dad with two daughters, ages 9 and 12.
The family had lived in the same residence for nine years, never expecting to wind up homeless. They were evicted after dad was laid off from work, and mom lost her childcare and then her job, too. But their circumstances began to change for the good almost immediately after being welcomed into the program. During the first week, dad got his job back. During the second week, he was promoted to assistant manager.
It was worth the wait. It was worth the work. Already, one family is on their way to getting back on their feet and into a new home.
