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We are thrilled to share a milestone with you - Housing Unlimited opened its 90th home! This accomplishment is a testament to the power of community and the impact of your support.
This year we opened SIX new homes, affording Housing Unlimited the opportunity to help more individuals like Marcus Sealey, who revealed:
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"I was struggling at one time to where I just gave up on life. I was diagnosed with stage four colon cancer while I was in the homeless shelter. I knew I had to get serious with my life, so I decided to look for a place. That’s when I found out about Housing Unlimited and the great work they do. Now I have a stable house and I can go ahead and apply for jobs and can say that I have somewhere they can send mail. I was able to buy a phone. Housing Unlimited is the best program. It’s real!"
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What a great testament to the importance of housing, don’t you agree? However, our work at Housing Unlimited is far from complete. There are still many individuals in mental health recovery who require affordable, independent housing. We need your help to continue our mission. |
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Your generous donation, no matter the size, can make a significant difference in someone’s life. Through your support, Housing Unlimited can continue to empower tenants to thrive in their communities as neighbors, friends, employees, and volunteers. Every dollar helps, and here are examples of how your support gets utilized:
• $50 for Welcome Baskets for new tenants (cleaning supplies, sheets, towels, and other new home essentials)
• $100 for Tenants Council events (Tenants Council is a peer-led tenants association that provides community building within the Housing Unlimited tenant community by fostering peer support, networking, and social programming. Learn more at www.housingunlimited.org)
• $250 for paid tenant internship stipends so that tenants can get real-world experience
Thank you for your continued support and for being a part of our Housing Unlimited family. Together, we change lives and create a better future for those in mental health recovery!
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Housing Unlimited Staff Spotlights |
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Stephanie Joseph
Program Associate
Housing Unlimited (HUI) Program Associate Stephanie Joseph has been working in the Finance Department at Housing Unlimited for four years. Stephanie is proud to work at HUI and shares that her experience as an individual in mental health recovery informs her personal desire to help others living with similar challenges. Stephanie elaborates, “Mental health is my passion and I dedicate my work at HUI to the memory of my father who I lost to suicide in 2011. I would like to see an end to the stigma of mental illness and believe that excellent quality mental health care is a right that should be made available to all persons.”
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Lisa Cook
Director of Property Development
HUI purchased its 90th home this year, and guess who's been key to all of our purchases and who manages to turn each house into a home? Lisa Cook oversees all aspects of daily maintenance work as well as major renovations of our homes, and it was a particularly busy year with the acquisition of six new properties!
Lisa leads a life of giving back and is eager to make her "mom" proud. She recalls going to church every Sunday where her grandmother whom she endearingly refers to as "Mom” was the organist and sang in the senior choir. We at HUI have no doubt that Lisa has indeed made her "mom" proud.
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At Housing Unlimited, our unwavering commitment is to provide safe and stable housing solutions for those in need. Your steadfast support has been the cornerstone of our success, bringing positive change to countless lives. We deeply appreciate the trust you have placed in our mission.
Today, we invite you to play an essential role in shaping the future of Housing Unlimited. We believe that your insights and experiences as donors are invaluable, and we want to ensure that your contributions align seamlessly with your expectations.
We kindly ask for a few moments of your time to complete our Donor Experience Survey. Your feedback is a precious resource that will shed light on your interactions with Housing Unlimited, the impact you've witnessed, and any recommendations you may have to enhance your donor experience. |
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Nadim Khan Homeless Resource Day |
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Housing Unlimited participated in the Nadim Khan Homeless Resource Day on October 19th at Bohrer Park Activity Center in Gaithersburg. More than 60 organizations came together to offer resources, free medical screenings, legal services, financial counseling, tax assistance, substance use and mental health counseling and social services. Housing Unlimited tenants, Babbz Ricketts and Christine Golding, represented our organization to the community and were excellent ambassadors! |
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Home Sweet Home: Are You Prepared for Winter? |
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As the seasons change, it's time to gear up for winter, and we've got you covered with a fresh batch of essential homeowner tips. These insights will empower you to proactively prepare for the colder months, helping you steer clear of costly mistakes and ensure a cozy, trouble-free winter season. |
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We're thrilled to introduce our brand-new merchandise line. Every piece you purchase plays a vital role in supporting the Housing Unlimited mission.
T-Shirts are only $20 and our hoodie is $45!
100% of the net proceeds benefit our mission to provide affordable housing to adults in mental health recovery.
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Hot Off The Press - 2023 Annual Report |
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Discover Housing Unlimited's annual impact and activities within the pages of our newly released 2022-2023 Annual Report, now accessible on our website.
Thank you for helping us continue to make an impact in Montgomery County!
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Did you know that Housing Unlimited takes donations
of furniture and household supplies?
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