In 2012, Shining Light Homes, an all-volunteer non-profit organization, began to meet the immediate needs of isolated single mothers (ages 18 - 25) in Hampton Roads except for the most important one...a roof over their head. Their struggle is real and the need for a House of Grace has been a real dream for Shining Light Homes since opening our doors. House of Grace is a transitional (Life-Line) home where up to 6 expectant mothers (or mothers with no more than 2 toddler age children) can call "home" for a 2 year period of time. During this time, Shining Light Homes will work with each mother to provide education and training, career and general counseling, goal setting and budgeting for their future. It is our expectation that at the end of their stay, each mother that goes through the program will have "broken the cycle" of being stuck and leave House of Grace with the security of a safe place to live and raise their child, an upwardly mobile career, access to reliable transportation, and dependable and affordable childcare.
We can't reach our goal of purchasing a House of Grace without your help! By purchasing a brick during our "Step toward a House of Grace" campaign, you will help us make our first House of Grace a reality. Your brick will also provide much-needed support and encouragement to our moms as they work to transition from being overwhelmed and stuck to being self-sufficient and confident about their future.
When you take your Step toward the House of Grace today, your brick will be placed on the grounds either in the walkway leading up to the house or in the backyard patio for the residents to enjoy and find hope and encouragement for years to come.
Your name and words of encouragement on one of these bricks will bring a smile and be a constant encouragement to the moms who temporarily call House of Grace their home for many years to come.
What do you say? Take a step toward a House of Grace today and show a homeless single mother that she is loved and that she truly matters.
For questions please contact Sheri Neuhofer at [email protected]
