Housing Poverty and Shortages

A record-breaking number of families cannot afford a decent place to call home. Join us as we discuss why this matters, the state of affordable housing in our community, how you can be helped, or how you use your voice to be a part of the housing solution.

We will be joined by CEO Holy Bernardo who leads Family Promise of the Big Bend. Along with her team, she is passionate about helping families in crisis with immediate and long-term housing solutions.

Holly will share her expertise, but also seek attendee input in addressing this important issue impacting our community.

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Family Promise of the Big Bend was founded in 1986, and for many years was known as the Big Bend Homeless Coalition. They are an affiliate of the national Family Promise, the leading national nonprofit addressing family homelessness, providing homelessness prevention, emergency shelter, workforce development, education, financial capability, health and wellness, and so much more.

Their mission is to end homelessness in the Big Bend through leadership, education, advocacy, and the provision of quality services.

They provide:

Emergency shelter for families at HOPE
Rehousing services for veterans and persons who are homeless

3 affordable housing complexes that serve veterans, formerly homeless families and persons with disabilities.