YORKTOWN, Va. (WVEC) -- A home for homeless women with children is looking to expand but they need a little help.
It's called the N.A.T.A.S.H.A House, and it stands for “New Alternative Toward A Secure Home Atmosphere.”
N.A.T.A.S.H.A. House provides a place for women and children rebuild productive, thriving lives as they transition to permanent housing. Residents also receive resources and help that teaches them how to live financially independent, and how to maintain self-sufficient, stable households.
Executive Director Karen Brown knows first-hand the need for transitional housing in the community. She was homeless at one time in her life with three boys.
“I was stationed here in the Air Force. I was married for about 25 years and my then husband decided he didn’t want to be married anymore. So, that's left me and my three boys homeless,” said Brown.
Brown said there’s a growing need for transitional housing to help women with children.
“In the last year the number of moms calling us with 3 or more children has increased significantly,” said Brown.
To combat the growing need for more housing N.A.T.A.S.H.A. House launched a $50,000 campaign to expand their facility. The expansion will allow them to and bring in and help more families. They are the only halfway to reach their goal.
Although the organization receives grants, funding from United Way and donors to keep the home afloat, Brown said they are in need of more help to finish expanding their home.
The center is seeking monetary gifts, building supplies and gift cards to home improvement stores to complete the expansion.
To learn how you can help, visit the N.A.T.A.S.H.A House website.