10/07/2026
I want to share a story about one of our residents. He’s been with us since January. Been in the motel with us, and was one of the last to transfer to the house.
He has been very hard to reach for several months. There have been many disagreements with other residents, many complaints, and general dissatisfaction with the whole situation.
3 or 4 weeks ago, while speaking with a staff member, he vented it all out and she directed him to speak to our executive director. The ED reached out and let him know the proverbial door was open, whenever he was ready to chat.
This past Monday, when the ED, Cathi, came in the resident asked to speak to her. He requested a private conversation, so we took it outside.
Cathi looked at him, he looked at her, with tears falling, and said the following:
“THANK YOU! I was at the park earlier this morning and realized - I FINALLY HAVE A HOME. I have a mom figure I’ve always wanted (in another resident), a confidant in the staff he shared with weeks ago, and accountability with you (Cathi, the ED).”
It was all I could do to not cry. I thought for sure he was going to tell me he was leaving. To say I was floored is an understatement. I was reminded in this moment, that we’re doing so much more than offering a bed to those who need it, though we do that too. We are offering the HOPE, safety, and security that many so desperately need.
We get to do this because YOU, the community came together and let these folks know they DO MATTER. Thank you! From all of us here at SHHC, we are grateful.
