Executive Director Morgan Wasikonis - Speaks on the changes in Federal funding to nonprofits

When we say we serve some of the most vulnerable populations in our community, you may picture someone you have seen living on the streets or in a car stuffed with blankets and supplies. You may imagine people who have mental health or addiction concerns. You may not imagine an elderly woman who lost her house because her husband died, and her stepchildren inherited it and kicked her out. You may not picture the young adult who was rejected by their family because of their sexual orientation or gender identity, nor someone with an intellectual disability who struggles to earn enough money to support themselves. It might be even harder for you to think about a family with young children having no place to go, but these are the vulnerable populations we serve. They are members of our community, and they are struggling. They come to our doors when they have nowhere else to turn. Housing Transitions provides the guidance and support to help them successfully overcome barriers, connect with resources, and find long-term and stable housing solutions. Just as each of us can not navigate challenges without the support of others, be it our friends or family, the people we serve need support. Our organization needs help too. About 44% of the funding for our annual budget comes from federal grants designed to address homelessness in our communities and another 20% comes from state and local government. This funding is under scrutiny right now even though we know that the kind of support we provide to people experiencing homelessness today helps them build housing security for tomorrow. Community support is always so important to us. Your donations, funding from the Centre County United Way, and other grants from private foundations help us keep our shelter doors open, and our programs thriving. Together we can end homelessness in Centre County.

Executive Director