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a tradition of housing women and their families
ywca interfaith hospitality network
The typical family is a single mother, age 31- 45, with two young children under the age of 12.
Approximately 20% of families in crisis include at least one adult who is working full-time.
All families in transition are seeking help with stabilizing their lives and the lives of their children.
The YWCA Interfaith Hospitality Network provides 24-hour services and crisis housing for families in transition, and partners with the community to advocate the end of homelessness.
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Since 1994, IHN has served the needs of homeless children and their families. |
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More than 100 congregations support IHN through contributions, hosting families, providing meals and volunteering their services. |
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IHN provides services to more than 1,300 children and their families each year. |
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IHN provides 24-hour access to ensure that no child will have to sleep on the street for even a single night. |
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This volunteer-based program was created as a temporary measure, not an optimal, long-term solution. |
ywca family center
a solution to stabilizing families in crisis
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One-third of the central Ohio homeless population is women and/or children. |
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The most common reasons for housing crisis are:
- Loss of job or decrease in income
- Change in family relationships
- Lack of affordable housing
- Medical or financial crisis
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Typical income for a homeless family is $512 per month. |
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Last year, the YWCA provided emergency housing to 650 families, including 1400 children. |
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