Overcoming the toughest odds - The Preston family

The Preston family was able to develop healthy routines while at New Hope and shut down addictions that put their lives–and the lives of their four children–into a tail-spin.

Both mom and dad were struggling with sobriety when they arrived at New Hope. Most other shelters would have thrown the family out, but case managers were able to connect them to needed mental health services where they still maintain healthy connections today.  They learned a budget framework that takes them through the lull created by dad's seasonal work, and they learned how to be smart with their money so it goes where it's supposed to instead of feeding addictions.

The Prestons maintain their market-rate housing and a healthy balance of life and work, and they remain connected to New Hope through the after-care program.