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The U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness estimates
that one-third of homeless people are families with children.
Of this number, 59 percent are children under the age of 18.
Oftentimes, it is difficult for these families to obtain basic
necessities, such as shelter, financial resources and nutrition.
This is where Hope House comes in.
Founded in 1987, Loisann's Hope
House is a program that seeks
to end the cycle of homeless-
ness in the Rappahannock area
and move children and their
families to permanent housing.
The program is designed to help
families in need by providing them educational opportunities
and support services, including intensive case management,
employment training, life skills courses, and more.
Since it first opened its doors, Hope House has made a sig-
nificant impact on its community:
•
199 adults and children have received services,
including group sessions, individual counseling,
intervention, safe shelter and therapy.
•
11,770 safe shelter nights have been provided,
with families spending an average of
110 nights in
shelter.
•
95 percent of families
have remained in housing
after completing the
program.
•
5,152 counseling and
therapy hours have been
provided, in accordance
with comprehensive
assessments for families.
Hope House serves the city of Fredericksburg and the coun-
ties of Caroline, King George, Spotsylvania and Stafford.
Want to learn more? Visit loisannshopehouse.org or call
(540) 371-0831.
Hope House
WRITTEN BY CAROLINE STIMPSON