From Homelessness to Hope, One Family at a Time Hoffman Estates, IL.

From Homelessness to Hope, One Family at a Time

Hoffman Estates, IL

Since 1991, we’ve believed that the need to serve single mothers and their children is our direct calling.

To date we served over 600 women and children in the northwest suburbs of Chicago.

“to look after the orphans and widows in their distress...” —JAMES 1:27

Fellowship Housing is an independent, 501(c)3 non-profit organization two year transitional housing program serving Hoffman Estates and Schaumburg, IL .

Our mission is to transform the lives of homeless or at-risk single moms and their children by providing safe, affordable housing and holistic mentoring to guide them from crisis to long-term stability.

Serving Northwest suburban Chicago

Families both moms and kids receive housing and more…‣ Safe Shelter in retail grade

apartments

‣ Stabilizing the family crisis areas

‣ Advocacy / Counseling /Support services

‣ 1:1 Dedicated Time with Case Manager

‣ Dental and Medical care access

‣ Basic life skills training

‣ Reducing debt / Increase savings

‣ Accountability

‣ Financial Literacy / Stewardship Training

‣ Parenting Classes

‣ Preparation for independence / Goal setting

‣ Support in a community approach / Group activities

‣ Educational / Vocational Planning

Program Requirements

‣Single mother;

‣21 or older;

‣Full time job;

‣Own a working vehicle with current insurance;

‣3 or less children ages infant—18;

‣18 families in the program.

Housing situations entering our program...

‣49% staying with friends and family

‣35% are facing eviction or foreclosure

‣10% are in a shelter

‣4% are living in unsafe housing

‣2% are homeless

‣ In 2011 we received 678 calls for help a 47% increase from 2010.

Intake Process

‣Meet basic program requirements including making $1,400/month;

‣Educated about program and level of commitment required;

‣Run and discuss credit report;

‣Three interview process: overview, social history and acceptance.

Year 1 in our Program

‣Focused on stability;

‣Create a plan of attacking debt, increasing savings and increasing credit score;

‣Establish goals with case manager;

‣Create a monthly budget with case manager;

Year 2 in our Program

‣Focused on creating a plan for the future;

‣Actively working towards housing of their choice;

‣ Increasing savings and paying down debt;

‣Utilizing debt retirement program.

Tithe

Savings Acct

Pay Checks Emergency Fund 42

1 Rent 550

2 Child Care

3 Groceries/Toiletries

4 Meals Out 20

Entertainment Not allowed in the program

Phone $50-$75

Child Support Utilities 90

1 Car Payment

2 Car Gas

IPASS/ tolls

Car Repairs/Maint.

Other Income Car Insurance

1 Laundry

2 Medical Expenses

School Expenses

Clothing 20

Other Expenses:

1 Cigarettes

2 Cable/Internet No more than $45

3 Hair Care

4 Postage

Debt Payment

1

2

3

4

Total Income Total Budget

1

2

3

4

5

Total Debt

Notes

Outstanding Debt

INCOME

Amount

BUDGETBudgeted Amount

Tithe

Savings Acct

Pay Checks Emergency Fund 42

1 1400 Rent 550

2 1400 Child Care 250

3 Groceries/Toiletries 400

4 Meals Out 20

Entertainment Not allowed in the program

Phone 75 $50-$75

Child Support Utilities 90

1 Car Payment 200

2 Car Gas 175

IPASS/ tolls

Car Repairs/Maint. 15

Other Income Car Insurance 35

1 Laundry 60

2 Medical Expenses

School Expenses 25

Clothing 20

Other Expenses:

1 Cigarettes 100

2 Cable/Internet 45 No more than $45

3 Hair Care 25

4 Postage

Debt Payment

1 target card 75

2 student loan 125

3

4

Total Income 2800 Total Budget 2327

1 sprint $500

2 chase bank $350

3 judgement $8,735

4 medical $10,500.00

5

Total Debt $20,085.00

Notes

Outstanding Debt

INCOME

Amount

BUDGETBudgeted Amount

SALARYSALARY

$22,083$22,083

DEBTDEBT

$20,546

$20,546

Average finances ENTERING our program...

SAVINGSSAVINGS

$0$0

CREDIT SCORECREDIT SCORE

548548

SALARYSALARY

$29,483$29,483

DEBTDEBT

$11,824

$11,824

Average finances LEAVING our program...

SAVINGSSAVINGS

-$8,722-$8,722

+$7,400

+$7,400

+$2,141

+$2,141

CREDIT SCORECREDIT SCORE

648+100 PTS

648+100 PTS

GOVERNMENTGOVERNMENT

INDIVIDUALS &FOUNDATIONSINDIVIDUALS &FOUNDATIONS

EVENTS & OTHER

EVENTS & OTHER

8%8%

33%33%58%58%

12/31/10 Audited financials

Sources of Income

OVERHEADOVERHEAD

PROGRAMPROGRAM

20%20%

80%80%

12/31/10 Audited financials

Uses of Income

Would you join us?

Provide help and hope to a family today. We need you.

2060 Stonington Ave, Suite 200

Hoffman Estates, IL 60169

847-882-2511

www.fhcmoms.org