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From: <ceo@familypromisepiercecounty.org>
Date: Fri, Dec 6, 2024, 7:22 AM
Subject: As of 12/06/24, 42 families, including 79 children, await emergency shelter, with 52 over age 5.
To: <board@familypromisepiercecounty.org>

Statistics as of: 12/06/24

Families on waitlist for emergency shelter: 42

Un-housed Children: 79

Children under 3: 12

Children 3-5: 10

Children over 5: 52

Unaccompanied Minors: 0

Single Males: 1

Single Females: 2

Couples/Social Groups: 0

Story from one of these families (modified to remove identifiable information)

In a quaint abode, I resided before my present refuge in the shelter. My departure looms on December 22nd. Prior to seeking sanctuary here, I and my canine companion found solace in a transitory hotel. Within these hallowed halls, I've dwelled for two fleeting moons, a respite from a turbulent past. Thrice have I been cast into the abyss of homelessness in recent years. Yet, amidst the adversity, I've taken heart and sought assistance. In September, I embarked on the Coordinated Entry labyrinth, paving the way for future possibilities. I've also ventured into the realm of the Section 8 voucher program, a glimmer of hope amidst the uncertainty.