Homes for Harrison County

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07/26/2026

🌟 Success Story: A New Beginning 🌟

When she first came to Homes For Harrison, she was a young single mother of two children trying to escape an unhealthy relationship. Like so many parents facing homelessness, she wasn’t looking for a handout—she was looking for a chance.

She needed a safe place where her children could sleep peacefully and where they could begin to heal. Together, we helped her secure stable housing, giving her family the fresh start they desperately needed.

With the fear and uncertainty behind her, she was able to focus on rebuilding her life. She found stability, gained confidence, and began standing on her own two feet. Day by day, she proved that even the hardest chapters don’t have to define the rest of your story.

Today, her life looks remarkably different.

She is happily married, working full-time, and continues to build a bright future for her family. She’s even taking the exciting steps toward a brand-new career, with hopes of returning to nursing school to help others the way she was once helped. Together, she and her husband are now working toward one of their biggest dreams—buying a home of their own.

Her journey is a powerful reminder that homelessness is often a temporary circumstance, not a permanent identity. With a little support, determination, and hope, lives can truly be transformed.

At Homes For Harrison, we’re honored to be a small part of stories like hers. Every donation, every volunteer, and every act of kindness helps create another success story—one family at a time. ❤️

07/19/2026

🇺🇸 SUCCESS STORY SUNDAY

: A Veteran’s Journey from Homelessness to Hope

He served our country with honor.

Yet after returning home, life became a battle he never expected to fight.

Like so many veterans, he faced challenges that slowly unraveled the stability he once had. Before long, he found himself without a place to call home. Nights were filled with uncertainty, and each morning brought the same question: Where do I go from here?

No one who has served our nation should ever have to wonder where they will sleep.

When Homes For Harrison met him, he wasn’t looking for a handout—he was looking for a chance. A chance to get back on his feet. A chance to rebuild his life. A chance to believe that tomorrow could be different.

With the support of our community, we were able to help him take that first step toward stable housing by assisting with a Security Deposit. It wasn’t just about unlocking the door to an apartment—it was about unlocking hope, restoring dignity, and reminding him that he mattered.

Today, he has a safe place to call home. Instead of worrying about surviving another night, he can focus on healing, rebuilding his future, and embracing the life he fought so hard to protect for others.

His journey is proof that homelessness can happen to anyone—and that recovery is possible when a community chooses compassion over judgment.

To everyone who has donated, volunteered, attended a fundraiser, or simply believed in our mission, this is your success story too. Your generosity helped change the course of a veteran’s life.

Because every veteran deserves more than our gratitude.

They deserve the opportunity to come home.

❤️ At Homes For Harrison, we believe that every person deserves a place to call home—and every success story begins with someone willing to care.

07/12/2026

❤️SUCCESS STORY SUNDAY💙

Imagine turning 18 and having nowhere to go.

For too many young folks in West Virginia, aging out of the foster care system doesn’t mean gaining independence—it means facing homelessness. Without family support, affordable housing, or a safety net, many are forced to navigate adulthood alone. Some end up sleeping in their cars, couch surfing, or staying in unsafe environments simply to have a roof over their heads.

At Homes For Harrison, we believe no young person should have to face that journey alone.

Our mission is to provide hope, stability, and support to individuals experiencing housing insecurity and homelessness in our community. Whether it’s emergency assistance, connections to vital resources, or helping someone take the first steps toward a stable future, every life we touch matters and that's exactly what we did!
We were able to sit down with this young lady, discuss things that were going on in her life, come up with and execute a plan. We assisted with employment and housing applications, ordered the appropriate documents that were needed and helped with a Security deposit to secure a unit once she was approved and her name came up on the waiting list of the local Housing Authority. Because of the waiting list she was forced to stay in a shelter but eventually she was able to get into housing. She has now been able to attend college and has part time employment

A safe place to call home can change everything. It creates the foundation for education, employment, healing, and hope.

You can be part of that change.

Your donations, volunteer efforts, and continued support help Homes For Harrison provide critical assistance to those who need it most. Together, we can ensure that aging out of foster care doesn’t become the beginning of a lifetime of hardship.

Because every young person deserves more than just surviving—she deserves the opportunity to thrive ✨️

07/10/2026

💙 Why Fundraising Matters More Than Ever 💙

In 2026, nonprofits across our communities are facing a difficult reality—grant funding has become increasingly competitive, and many organizations are receiving less support than ever before.

For Homes for Harrison County, that means community fundraising such as this Dine to Donate isn’t just helpful… it’s ESSENTIAL!!

Every DINE to DONATE fundraiser you attend, every raffle ticket you buy, every donation you make, and every time you share one of our events, you’re helping us continue our mission of assisting individuals and families during some of the most challenging times in their lives.

Your support allows us to provide emergency housing assistance, prevent homelessness, and offer hope when people need it most. Behind every dollar 💵 raised is a real person, a real family, and a real opportunity to make a difference ❤️

When you support Homes For Harrison, you’re not just donating—you are investing in your neighbors and strengthening our community 💪🏼

Thank you to everyone who has stood beside us. Together, we can continue changing lives, one family at a time. ❤️🏡

07/06/2026

✨ Success Story Sunday ✨

When we first met this incredible client, she was battling addiction and living in a home surrounded by others struggling with substance use. She was also experiencing domestic violence and had lost custody of her children. At the time, it seemed like every obstacle imaginable stood in her way.

Years later, she made one of the bravest decisions of her life—she entered treatment and committed herself to recovery. It wasn’t easy, but she never gave up.

After getting clean, she faced another challenge. Her significant other left, leaving her unable to afford rent, and her landlord was threatening eviction.
Thankfully, Homes For Harrison was able to step in with rental assistance, giving her the stability she needed to keep moving forward.

From there, she began rebuilding every part of her life. She worked tirelessly to repair relationships with her family, found employment, and stayed focused on her recovery.

Through hard work, determination, and an unwavering love for her children, she achieved one of her greatest goals—she regained custody of them.

Today, her story is one of hope and perseverance. She is employed at a rehabilitation facility, where she now helps others begin their own recovery journeys. She has earned her driver’s license, owns a vehicle, continues to strengthen the relationships with her family, and, most importantly, is raising her children once again.

Her journey reminds us that recovery is possible, healing is real, and with support, determination, and hope, lives can truly be transformed.

💙 At Homes For Harrison, we’re honored to walk alongside individuals during some of the hardest moments of their lives. Sometimes, a helping hand at just the right time can make all the difference.

06/18/2026

Please help us help those struggling with homelessness in Harrison County!
Enjoy a delicious meal, show the flyer and a portion of your bill will be donated back to us!!
Thank you for your support ❤️