2020 Impact Report - a year of transformation

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Perspectives "The freedom, in my opinion, to be yourself and take the time and space you need to heal while also getting the help you need to succeed in life is the most helpful thing about the Shelterhouse for me." Shelterhouse Client,

Survivor

We moved into our new facility weeks earlier than planned, just days before Michigan shut down due to Covid-19. Our advocates and countless volunteers worked diligently to prepare the new facility for the families moving from the former shelter.

Upon arrival, the residents voiced their amazement and appreciation for the safety and

security

of

the

building,

not

to

mention

having

their

own

bathroom,

bedroom, kitchen, and dining area!

Since

those

initial

Waldo location. are

welcomed

families,

we

have

welcomed

numerous

survivors

to

our

We never grow tired of watching the faces of clients as they here.

These

reactions

often

include

how

safe

our

building

makes them feel - the comfort of having their own doors lock behind them to the

beauty of

their

new

surroundings.

Our new trauma informed facility really

provides a refuge where healing and hope prevail. We are so thankful.

- Robin L. Greiner, LLMSW Director of Housing and Crisis Response


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