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From overnight shifts to leading the entire shelter team, Kendra McCartle’s journey at Housing Transitions is a true example of dedication, compassion, and growth. Kendra first joined Housing Transitions in 2016 as a member of our night staff. In 2023, she stepped into the role of Night Staff Supervisor, and in September 2025, she joined our day staff team full time. In May 2026, Kendra reached a career goal she had been working toward for years when she was promoted to Shelter Manager....

Thanks to a generous grant from the Head Start Collaboration Office, Housing Transitions has created two beautiful new Calming Spaces for children staying in our emergency shelter. Our shelter includes two family suites, each designed to provide privacy and comfort for families experiencing a housing crisis. Each suite includes two bedrooms and a bathroom connected by a hallway. Within these hallways were closets that were rarely utilized, and we saw an opportunity to transform these small...

Finding an affordable home in Centre County can be challenging—even for families who are doing everything right.  Earlier this year, a hardworking mom and her three children moved to State College to be closer to family and begin a new chapter. While she worked full time, the family shared a two-bedroom apartment with relatives for six months, hoping the right housing opportunity would come along. Despite her steady employment and reliable transportation, finding a home large enough and...