What We Do

KEYS FOR CHANGE

These keys for change are the guiding principles of Hope and a Home's strategic approach to offering low-income families proven and manageable ways to make lasting changes in their lives.

Keys for change:

Quality home environment
Financial stability
1. Family Budget
2. Rent and bills paid on time
3. Good credit
Housing goal for the future
1. Action plan
2. Savings
Move to permanent housing

Keys for change:

Schools that fit children's abilities and needs
Mentor or tutor
Enriching summer and extracurricular experiences
Prepare for higher education and graduate from high school
Enroll in and complete college or vocational school

Keys for change:

Career goal
1. Action plan
2. Resume and cover letter
Prepare for rewarding work
1. Keep current job
2. Improve education and training
3. Network and interview
Find rewarding work with increased income
Succeed on the job

Keys for change:

Set goals to strengthen family and review progress regularly
Use community resources
Manage family life effectively
Improve physical, emotional and spiritual health
Participate in and contribute to the life of the community

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how change happens

We believe that change happens one child, one parent, and one family at
a time. One child who graduates from high school. One parent who finds
a better job. One family that moves from instability to a home of its own.
We work for neighborhood change one person at a time. Every individual
change contributes to community change for our neighborhood and our
city. We invite you to be someone who helps make this change happen.