At United Way, we believe every family deserves a safe, stable place to call home. That’s why we convene partners from across our community to identify solutions and invest in resources that help families achieve housing stability.

For Norah, a devoted mother of two young children, safety became her top priority. After experiencing ongoing emotional and physical abuse, she made the courageous decision to leave an unsafe domestic environment to protect her family. While it was the right choice, starting over brought uncertainty and the risk of housing instability.

Through support made possible by United Way’s investment in YWCA’s Family Housing Stability, aligned with the financial security strategies of our Plan for Community Well-Being, Norah and her children received critical assistance during this challenging time. Funding helped cover relocation expenses, security deposits and essential household items, allowing the family to quickly move into safe housing. For her children, it meant having their own beds, a secure place to sleep and the stability they needed to begin healing.

In addition to financial assistance, Norah received compassionate case management, guidance and connections to community resources. With that support in place, she could focus on caring for her children and rebuilding a sense of normalcy for her family.

Today, Norah and her children are safely housed and settling into a new community. Through the Plan for Community Well-Being, United Way invests in solutions that prevent homelessness and promote housing stability, working together to create a stronger community for all.

Please note that names and photos for this story have been changed to protect the privacy of those featured.