A year ago, Tiffany and her two children were on the brink of homelessness, staying on and off with family members in between shelter visits. Then six months ago, she was welcomed into Genesis House II—DRMM’s Transitional Housing Program for women and children.
Since then, Tiffany has welcomed twins to her family. Thanks to the support of generous friends like you, Tiffany has found secure and stable housing while also ensuring her children have opportunities for development and growth.
“This [transitional] housing shelter has really been a blessing.” Tiffany said. “Since I’ve been here, people have really been helping me. They really care—with their hearts. I’ve really been blessed with a nice case manager and she really takes to heart [my situation].”
One of the many support services DRMM provides for families like Tiffany’s is our after-school youth program— Build Detroit Youth Mission.
Launched in January 2016, the Build Detroit Youth Mission provides at-risk children and teens opportunities for tutoring, mentoring, character development, and learning activities that bolster academic success and encourage better decision making. The program helps children pursue their dreams, while providing the tools they’ll need to excel in school.
Tiffany has been very encouraged by how her children, Brittany, 5, and Carla, 3, have responded to the program. “Every Thursday at 5:30 p.m., someone comes and reads to my children,” she says. “It makes me feel great that someone is working with me and my kids because, you know it takes a village to raise a child. I’m grateful they go out of their way just to read to my kids. Education and reading and practice is needed before they go to school, so I’m really thankful.”
Tiffany and her children will move to their new apartment by the end of this month, and are excited to start their new life. Special thanks to all of DRMM’s donors and volunteers who helped provide the tools and resources needed to help this family during a time of crisis while fostering independent and stable living.
Visit our website for more information about DRMM’s Build Detroit Youth Mission.