The formerly homeless adults who are now residents at Crestview have struggled with poverty, addiction, mental illness, and homelessness.
At Crestview Community during 2006
- 100% of adults were recovering from chemical dependency
- 100% lived at or below poverty level at move-in
- 100% had a mental illness diagnosis
- 20% had tried to commit suicide
- 38% had criminal histories
- 26% had unlawful detainers
- 90% did not get regular medical care (had no medical "home") before coming to
Crestview - 29% did not have a high school diploma
Of 64 adults (11 of whom were men)
- 53% were African America
- 45% were Caucasian
- 2% were Native American
We also served ninety-three children ranging in age from newborn to 18 in 2006: sixty-four children lived at Crestview, and another 29 visited their parent(s) and received services. Twenty-five children were reunited with their parent(s).
At Crestview Community formerly homeless individuals in recovery, all of whom have faced significant barriers, have a real opportunity to improve the quality of their lives, live successful and self-determined lives, and reconnect with the community.
Affordable housing and on-site support services help residents improve their personal, educational, economic and community development so they can eventually increase their self-sufficiency. The cycle of poverty, addiction, and homelessness can be broken--but families need time to recover and rebuild, and they need support so they can make inspiring long-term, measurable changes in their lives and the lives of their children.
