New Life program provides hope for women and families
\Every night, as many as 100 mothers and children find temporary shelter at Joy House. While they stay with us in our supportive, Christ-centered environment, they take classes to prepare themselves for an independent and secure life.
The New Life program includes:
- Employment readiness training
- Basic Adult Education Classes
- Christian counseling and education
- Classes in parenting, life-skills and financial management
- One-on-one case management to connect families with resources
Learn about the next step: Fresh Start
Changed Lives
Latoya's Story
Latoya never expected to need a shelter--until she lost her job, and her unemployment benefits ran out before she could find another. She went to a temp agency, but there wasn’t enough work. The family lost their apartment.
