Our community is made up of many people—our residents, volunteers, donors, and so many others who play a role in the work we do.
Here are a few of their stories:
Keep on Movin'
Struggle.
Hard work. Determination.
Tiffanie’s story is one worth telling.
There has been very little in her life that came easy. She has walked through some of the darkest seasons a person can face - and she walked through much of it feeling alone. But even in her hardest days, she knew one thing for certain: she wanted something better for her children. She wanted to be stronger. She wanted to break cycles. She wanted to rise.
And she did.
Through every obstacle, every setback, and every moment that could have made her give up, Tiffanie chose to persevere. She chose growth. She chose resilience. When the valleys felt too deep and the weight too heavy, it was her faith in God that carried her forward and gave her strength to keep going.
Today, she sits at Community of Hope renewing her lease - not just signing paperwork, but stepping into stability, security, and a future she fought hard to build.
We are honored to walk alongside her journey. We are proud to call her a resident. And we are inspired as we watch her continue to rise and become an even stronger version of herself each and every day.
“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”
A loving, attentive, and devoted mother of two young girls made the most important decision of her life — to get her and her daughters out of harm’s way. It was the easiest decision for their safety, yet the hardest because she had no strong family ties nearby and no clear path ahead. She knew the road would be tough before it ever became easier.
Holding tightly to her faith and to her girls, she kept moving forward — step by step — trusting she was doing the right thing.
Working full-time overnight, she pushed through exhaustion and fear, all while facing the reality of having no permanent place to call home. Determined, she reached out to Genesis House, where she found safety and security. For seven long months, she and her girls had a safe place to rest, regroup, and begin again.
But she never stopped pushing forward. Her goal was simple: to tuck her girls into their own beds in a place they could finally call home. She worked harder than ever — keeping her girls steady in school and activities, maintaining her job, and putting her name on every housing list across the county. She knew stable housing required stability in every part of her life, and she refused to give up. Then came the call from Community of Hope.
A housing interview.
An approval.
A door opening.
Because of strong collaboration between Genesis House and Community of Hope, another family found their way from uncertainty to stability. Partnership matters. Working together matters. Keeping families together matters.
When she walked into her new home, relief washed over her. Tears fell. “Thank you, God” she whispered again and again.
But the truth is, it was her strength, her determination, and her refusal to give up that brought her here. She wanted a better life for her girls, and she fought for it every single day.
Tonight, a mother will tuck her daughters into their own beds.
Harrison and Ashley came to Community of Hope in 2020 after becoming homeless. Ashley, pregnant with Chloe, and Harrison, having experienced economic hardship related to his prior divorce, were heavily impacted and this affected his self employed cleaning business. They needed a place they could afford while rebuilding and getting back on their feet.
After only a year and a half in the Community of Hope Transitional Housing Program, Chloe’s parents were able to move the family into a home they purchased.
The Birch Family and the Arp Family have very different stories that led them to homelessness but have both been able to thrive at Community of Hope and share parallel journeys.
“We never thought we would be a position to where we would be able to breathe and be able to put some money aside for an emergency fund. Community of Hope gave us a second chance to keep our family together and to put a smile on our faces. It is so nice to see our kids smile and to be able to send them to their rooms.”
- Mrs. Johnson
Hope Housing
Read one families story of the struggles to be housed in Brevard County and how they found better housing than a shed
Thought the Hope Housing Services Program with HUD's Path of Hope, we were able to assist in procuring funding for move in costs, as well as the beginning utilities and some of the basic furnishings that Sarah and her children would need to start their lives. Finally, Sarah and her family had found their way home- she was able to keep her promise, with some help from the community.
"When we were living in a hotel, we didn't think anyone cared, that anyone would help. Then Community of Hope helped us."
- Father of two
Many think of homelessness as solely a consequence of choice: something that they can protect themselves from by making the “right” decisions about work, spending, and lifestyle. It’s easier to think of it in those terms because the reality of homelessness is much more complex and difficult than that. People can do all the “right” things, be “good” people, and still have tragedy strike without warning. That’s much harder to grapple with, as many true things in life are. However, when a community is strong, it is prepared to help everyone in their time of need. It shelters and works to protect its most vulnerable members regardless of the circumstances that brought them there. And from the ashes of hopelessness can grow the most beautiful futures- something we see time and time again in the families we work with. This is the story of one such family.
Shortly before Thanksgiving, Raven, a hard-working mother of two little ones, Destiny age 5 and Kye 10 months, found herself in the middle of a divorce, had just lost her mother, her one true best friend, and no way to pay the rent. She was forced to leave the apartment she had been in for over a year and a half to move all of her belongings into a small storage shed and to live out of her car with her two young children.
Tiffanie has been through some very tough times in the past struggling with substance abuse and related issues. Over the past few years she has overcome those demons and has become a very loving and dedicated mother to Jayden (10 years old) and Noah (2 years old). However, there were still a couple of things missing.
Tim, Tracee,and their four children applied to Community of Hope in March of 2017 because the rental in which they were residing was being sold. The owner of the house gave them very little time to find a place. Although they were waiting to break ground and build their Habitat for Humanity home, once their rental was no longer an option, they had no other place to live...
Kevin and Yakita’s family, including their three children, came to Community of Hope through the Family Promise program. All three students are very involved with school programs, have very positive attitudes, and are eager to participate in CAMP HOPE. Housing instability, however, is an issues that their family has been battling for several years- making it difficult for everyone to feel secure and safe...
Our Stories
Our community is made up of many people—our residents, volunteers, donors, and so many others who play a role in the work we do.
Here are a few of their stories:
Keep on Movin'
Even when it’s hard.
Especially when it’s hard.
Blossoming Roots
Harrison and Ashley came to Community of Hope in 2020 after becoming homeless. Ashley, pregnant with Chloe, and Harrison, having experienced economic hardship related to his prior divorce, were heavily impacted and this affected his self employed cleaning business. They needed a place they could afford while rebuilding and getting back on their feet.
After only a year and a half in the Community of Hope Transitional Housing Program, Chloe’s parents were able to move the family into a home they purchased.
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A Tale of Two Families
The Birch Family and the Arp Family have very different stories that led them to homelessness but have both been able to thrive at Community of Hope and share parallel journeys.
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One Step of a Time
Hope Housing
Read one families story of the struggles to be housed in Brevard County and how they found better housing than a shed
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Thought the Hope Housing Services Program with HUD's Path of Hope, we were able to assist in procuring funding for move in costs, as well as the beginning utilities and some of the basic furnishings that Sarah and her children would need to start their lives. Finally, Sarah and her family had found their way home- she was able to keep her promise, with some help from the community.
Many think of homelessness as solely a consequence of choice: something that they can protect themselves from by making the “right” decisions about work, spending, and lifestyle. It’s easier to think of it in those terms because the reality of homelessness is much more complex and difficult than that. People can do all the “right” things, be “good” people, and still have tragedy strike without warning. That’s much harder to grapple with, as many true things in life are. However, when a community is strong, it is prepared to help everyone in their time of need. It shelters and works to protect its most vulnerable members regardless of the circumstances that brought them there. And from the ashes of hopelessness can grow the most beautiful futures- something we see time and time again in the families we work with. This is the story of one such family.
READ MORE
A Home for Christmas
Shortly before Thanksgiving, Raven, a hard-working mother of two little ones, Destiny age 5 and Kye 10 months, found herself in the middle of a divorce, had just lost her mother, her one true best friend, and no way to pay the rent. She was forced to leave the apartment she had been in for over a year and a half to move all of her belongings into a small storage shed and to live out of her car with her two young children.
Read More
Living Wholeheartedly
Tiffanie's Story
Tiffanie has been through some very tough times in the past struggling with substance abuse and related issues. Over the past few years she has overcome those demons and has become a very loving and dedicated mother to Jayden (10 years old) and Noah (2 years old). However, there were still a couple of things missing.
Read More
Partners in Hope
Tim and Tracee's Story
Tim, Tracee,and their four children applied to Community of Hope in March of 2017 because the rental in which they were residing was being sold. The owner of the house gave them very little time to find a place. Although they were waiting to break ground and build their Habitat for Humanity home, once their rental was no longer an option, they had no other place to live...
Read More
A True Community Effort
Kevin and Yakita's Story
Kevin and Yakita’s family, including their three children, came to Community of Hope through the Family Promise program. All three students are very involved with school programs, have very positive attitudes, and are eager to participate in CAMP HOPE. Housing instability, however, is an issues that their family has been battling for several years- making it difficult for everyone to feel secure and safe...
READ MORE