Print pageSay "homeless" and most people easily conjure up urban images. In rural communities, homelessness is just as real, but often invisible. That's why 118 NeighborWorks network organizations use innovative approaches to address the challenges of helping their neighbors not only find homes, but stay in them. And because every community is different, every agency's approach is designed to be appropriate for the population it serves.
Johnny Carter: Leading by example
When he was first informed he’d been selected by NeighborWorks America for its Dorothy Richardson Award for Resident Leadership, 65-year-old Johnny Carter from rural Moorhead, Mississippi, was shocked. “I’ve never been in a leadership position,” he said.
Small business program helps vet take care of more than pets
The Gulf Coast Veterinary Emergency Hospital's mission is to provide outstanding after-hours care for people's pets. But the organization's role as caregiver extends beyond the dogs and cats it treats. With the support of a local business development partner, the vet is helping her employees and area residents achieve financial stability as well.
Indiana family with special-needs child swaps cramped apartment for home of their own
For many families, the prospect of buying their first home is a daunting but exciting process. They look forward to exploring neighborhoods, visiting prospective homes and eventually finding the one that's the perfect fit for them. For Ian and Sarah Kennedy, however, buying a home wasn't exciting as much as it was stressful and seemingly impossible.
Rising from the ashes: HomeStart helps senior return to home destroyed by fire
After a fire ignited in Evera Moreland's house, she was in danger of becoming homeless. But thanks to assistance from NeighborWorks network member HomeStart, which serves Rockford and Freeport, Illinois, Moreland was able to stay in the home she has owned for years.
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