The Need:

The Hope:

The average life expectancy for those experiencing homelessness is 25 years less than those in stable housing. Poverty is both a cause and a consequence of poor physical and mental health.

Poverty increases the chances of poor health, and poor health traps people in poverty. Without regular access to healthcare and stable housing, those experiencing homelessness suffer from higher rates of preventable illness and have longer hospitalizations.

People living in poverty lack financial resources to maintain basic living standards, have fewer educational and employment opportunities, are exposed to adverse living environments, and are less able to access quality healthcare and adequate nutrition. These stressful living conditions place people at higher risk for poor levels of overall wellness.

We believe that the vicious cycle of poor wellness and poverty can be broken. At its facility, Living in Peace works to break the cycle of poverty and poor personal health by

• Providing families with the opportunity to live in peace, with access to vital necessities like nutritional meals, clean water, clean air, health necessities, and a stable place to live
• Offering a wellness space within its facility with classes on fitness, nutrition, and overall wellness by knowledgeable instructors
• Helping families get access to affordable, quality healthcare
• Connecting individuals with specialized and compassionate mental health professionals
• Providing no-cost childcare while parents participate in wellness activities