Since 2011, Benjamin's House has provided more than just shelter—it's a place of hope, transformation, and new beginnings. Our mission is "working together with others to provide shelter, food, support services, and an avenue to self-sufficiency for the homeless and people in need." We assist individuals in resolving their homelessness and finding stability, whether they're residents or members of the broader community. Explore some of our featured resident success stories to see how lives have been changed, thanks to the resources and support we offer.
"I don’t know what I would have done without the opportunity to go to Benjamin’s House. I don’t think I would have been able to support and protect my son." ~Kamron's Mom
Featured Resident Stories
Nicole's StoryI found out that Benjamin's House would accept me. I had hope again, and the feeling of giving up and going back to my old ways was not an option for me. When I got there on 6/11/2024, Amanda was so helpful, getting me set up and checked in where I felt like a human being and not a big mess up.
Kamron's Mom's Story"I don’t know what I would have done without the opportunity to go to Benjamin’s House. I don’t think I would have been able to support and protect my son. He is so happy and that is truly the only reason why I’m living. "
Misty's StoryTragically, in July 2012 her 15-year-old son was killed in an automobile accident. This was the final straw for Misty and he spiraled downwards turning to drugs and living in a truck. She was tired humiliated, embarrassed and had no self-worth. She was at the bottom. This is when she came to Benjamin’s House.
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Debbie's StoryDebbie came to Benjamin’s House after enduring a long period of instability, bouncing from place to place. She was grappling with the profound loss of her daughter a few years ago, a heartache that led her down a path of unhealthy coping mechanisms, including drug use.
Cynthia's StoryDecember 2022, I arrived at the Benjamin's House with my two children, ages 11 and 16. We were all scared and didn't know what the next steps were going to be. Domestic violence is what caused us to come to the Benjamin's House, and thanks to the wonderful staff, we adjusted quickly.
Adriana's Story"I have moved around quite a bit in my lifetime. I was born and raised in Bulgaria. I was eventually adopted and thought as a kid I was the luckiest kid in the world. Little did I realize it I was headed down the hardest path in my life. "
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