Post-Covid, our staff report a significant increase in the number of shelter guests who are medically fragile. To address these growing needs, we continue to strengthen our in-house healthcare services. Thanks to the generous support of a local family foundation, we have introduced key healthcare roles within our shelters, including a healthcare navigator and a part-time nurse. They work diligently …

On most Tuesday mornings, you can expect to meet volunteers Brenda and Gary at Roof Above’s Resource Center, located on the Day Services Center campus. On any given day, more than 35 people may sign up at the Resource Center to receive assistance with obtaining identification documents, prescriptions, or food vouchers. Brenda has been managing the front desk for seven …

Mr. Faulkner treasures a drawing his son made years ago. In the drawing, Mr. Faulkner is wearing a cape because he was his son’s hero. His son still has the picture. When a girlfriend asked him about it, he said, “My dad never gives up.” Mr. Faulkner experienced homelessness for more than twenty years. Substance use and mental health issues …

Connection is important to Yvonne. She makes soup for neighbors and watches their pets, and she’s a regular in her community’s walking group. She loves to sit on her porch. When Yvonne was in high school, she experienced the onset of schizoaffective disorder, but she didn’t know what her symptoms meant. As her illness progressed, she moved to 11 cities …

Meet Vonda Simmons. She serves as a case manager at Roof Above. In the MeckHOME program, Vonda plays a pivotal role in implementing the shared-housing model, where individuals live with roommates in a structured program aimed at achieving stability and independence. Through case management and partnerships with organizations like Furnish For Good and healthcare providers, Vonda encourages her clients to …