When a house fire destroyed everything the DeShawn family owned, parents Keisha and James and their three children had nowhere to turn. They arrived at Family Haven with only the clothes on their backs.

Within 48 hours, the family was settled into a private room at Family Haven. The children were enrolled in school with transportation arranged, while Keisha and James worked with their case manager to navigate insurance claims and find new housing.

Rebuilding Together

After 75 days at Family Haven, the DeShawn family moved into a three-bedroom apartment. Community donations helped furnish their new home, and the children have thrived in their new school. Keisha now volunteers at the shelter every Saturday, helping other families during their time of crisis.