Client Success Stories
- "Above all, my stay here has helped me on my pathway forward to total independence."
- "During my stay at Interfaith… I was able to achieve independence from a bad relationship, find transitional housing, save money and develop a monthly budget, and find childcare for my daughter."
- "We sold all our stuff for gas money and drove from Tennessee to Washington in the middle of the coldest winter I had ever seen. On our last day [staying] with family I got a call from the Interfaith Family Shelter, where we had enough food, it was warm and clean and the kids had activities everyday. Finally I could sleep!
- We took classes to help us find jobs and be better parents. [After 2 months] our case manager had a three-bedroom apartment in Marysville for us. Three weeks later we moved in! We are no longer homeless and we can stand a little taller now."
- "This single father kept his children as a top priority, maintained a positive attitude through many challenges and adversity, and succeeded in establishing a stable home for his family."
- Staff observation-The household members use communication techniques to maintain positive relationships. The father recognizes and responds appropriately to his children’s developmental and educational needs. The children demonstrated reduced stress levels and improved emotional well-being.
- Staff observation -The mother recognizes and responds appropriately to the children’s developmental and educational needs. Children’s attendance at school increased. The children demonstrated reduced stress levels and improved emotional well-being.
- After their stay with Interfaith in 2008, 70% of families, members used communication techniques to maintain positive relationships.
- After their stay with Interfaith in 2008, 73% of families moved into transitional or permanent housing.
- After their stay with Interfaith in 2008, 76% of families had adequate resources to support employment or educational goals (transportation, childcare, work clothing, etc.).
- After their stay with Interfaith in 2008, 89% of families had adequate income to meet their basic needs. [Many moved into transitional or subsidized housing, so housing costs were minimal.]