A house fire can change everything in an instant. For the Chery family, losing their home and belongings meant facing an uncertain future. But through the support of our community, they found a path forward and a place to call home.
We’re celebrating our 115th neighbor moving from homelessness into stable housing! This milestone represents countless lives changed through the generosity and commitment of our over 100 church partners, 140+ local business partners, 90+ Love Your Neighbor members, volunteers, and community members who make this work possible.
For the Chery family, including parents Kemline and Nicolas and their son, the journey to stable housing began after a devastating house fire that destroyed their home, personal belongings, clothing, and important documents, leaving the family without a place to stay and facing the overwhelming task of starting over.
Along with finding a new home, the family needed help replacing identification documents, securing basic necessities, and navigating the resources available to them. They also hoped to remain in the Laurel area so their son could continue attending his school.
Finding affordable housing presented additional challenges. The family regularly supported relatives with educational expenses, making it important to find a rental option that fit within their budget.
Through Love INC's system of accountability they were provided temporary shelter at Hope House while our team worked alongside them through case management, housing searches, and resource coordination.
Together, we explored affordable rental options, reviewed necessary documentation, and discussed transportation possibilities that could expand their housing search while keeping their son's education a priority. The family remained actively involved throughout the process, viewing potential homes and working toward a solution that would meet their financial and location needs.
Eventually, their hard work and the support of the Love INC team paid off. The Chery family secured permanent housing that fit their budget and allowed them to move forward with greater stability.
After securing their new home, we also checked in about remaining needs, including furniture and food assistance. The family shared that they were able to manage those needs independently, another encouraging step as they began rebuilding their lives.
115 Neighbors. 115 Stories of Hope.
The Chery family's story is a reminder that moving from homelessness to stable housing takes more than finding an available rental. It takes encouragement, practical support, resource navigation, and a community to come along side.
Because of our church partners, local businesses, volunteers, and Love Your Neighbor members, families like the Cherys don't have to navigate these challenges alone. Every partnership makes a difference. Every monthly gift helps make room for another neighbor to find hope, stability, and a fresh start.
Thank you for being part of the work that makes stories like this possible. Together, we're continuing to move neighbors from crisis to stability, one family at a time.
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