Saint Teresa of Calcutta Villa ’ s Family Courtyard and
Playground
The Therapeutic Childcare Center is also a key link in each parent ’ s journey to stable housing . While their children are in a safe , nurturing environment , parents are able to access services that help them end their homelessness for good - including job training and employment services , behavioral health services and more . These programs help parents like Tina who , after being unable to afford a rent increase on her apartment , became homeless with her two little girls . Thankfully , Tina learned about Father Joe ’ s Villages and moved into the organization ’ s Family Living Center .
Once Tina moved into the shelter , she was able to enroll her girls in the preschool program at the Therapeutic Childcare Center . This enabled her to commit to a consistent work schedule and she quickly found full-time employment . “ The Therapeutic Childcare is one of the best programs here . The teachers that work there are really great . It is a relief to have a safe place to take my kids .”
Knowing her children are thriving and have access to safe shelter , meals and services , Tina is able to focus on saving for housing and providing for her children . Tina now has hope that she and her children will be able to achieve a secure and successful future . For Tina , and many other families struggling with homelessness , building a better life would not have been possible without Father Joe ’ s Villages and the Therapeutic Childcare Center .
That is why each year , Father Joe ’ s Villages depends on the Children ’ s Charity Gala to raise critical funds for the Therapeutic Childcare Center and other programs serving children and families . Due to continued Covid restrictions , however , the organization is unable to host the gala this year . As a result , Father Joe ’ s Villages created the Children ’ s Champions Fund to serve as this year ’ s primary fundraiser to protect programs serving close to 900 children and over 350 families . Children ’ s Champions funding is critical so that the Therapeutic Childcare Center may continue to provide essential services to those most vulnerable .
Additionally , recognition of each Children ’ s Champions gift will be showcased on the Growing Tree in the new Saint Teresa of Calcutta Villa ’ s Family Courtyard and Playground and will serve as an inspiration to children and families for years to come . Most importantly , you will be giving each child the best opportunities possible to build sound futures as adults .
Every child deserves a happy and healthy life . A gift to Children ’ s Champions provides families and children in need with a second chance at a successful start . Learn more about how you can support critical services for children and families in need at my . neighbor . org .
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