Self-esteem encompasses the mind, the body, and the spirit. While education is the backbone of confidence the well-being of our bodies is equally important in strengthening self-esteem. The fast-paced life around us requires children to learn how to cope with...
Brookview House is committed to help homeless families in America develop life-skills and participate in hands-on activities that help them move on from homelessness through self-sufficiency. One of the skills we focus on is computer science. Research shows that...
When we speak of homelessness often there is an assumption that providing housing for these families will solve the problem. Most families experiencing homelessness have been through some kind of traumatic life event before losing their home. Domestic violence, death...
As discussed in our previous blog post there are a number of reasons behind family homelessness. Often the problem is multifaceted and requires more assistance than solely providing a roof for those families. This is not to say that paving the way to permanent housing...
This blog is dedicated to the many women and children who due to various unfortunate circumstances in their lives find themselves without a roof over their head, frequently spending the night in an emergency room, a bus station or doubling up temporarily. These women...
The main economic reasons behind homelessness are low-income or poverty and unaffordable housing. The rising prices of residential housing coupled with low wages force many families into living on the streets. According to the National Low Income Coalition, in order...
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