Did You Know

  • 10.9% of people in Nebraska are living in Poverty ...
  • 14.8% of Nebraska children under 18 are living in poverty ...
  • Minimum wage is $5.15 an hour; Nebraska Housing wage in order to maintain a modest 2 bedroom apartment is $11.71 an hour ...
  • 59% of the US population spends more than 50% of their income on housing

US Census Bureau, Population Reference Bureau and Nebraska Housing Developers Association:

"HH Exceeds Capital Campaign Goals"

Hope Harbor is thrilled to announce the success of its "Building Hope for Tomorrow" capital campaign. We have received approval from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Topeka for a $380,000 Affordable Housing Program grant, with Five Points Bank serving as our member sponsor. In addition, we have met the requirements for the Peter Kiewit Foundation challenge grant of $100,000. As a result, Hope Harbor has surpassed its Miracle Goal of $850,000 with more than $1.2 million in gifts, grants and pledges.
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Introduction

We provide services to needy, displaced homeless, near homeless families, and women and children. We help meet their needs for safe shelter, meals, and supportive case management with a goal of obtaining permanent housing and becoming self-sufficient.

Thank you to all the individuals, organizations and groups who generously give in support of Hope Harbor. Your donations truly make a difference in the lives of others. A few of these corporations who assist are : Tom Dinsdale Chevrolet, Cadillac & GMC | Skagway | St. Leo's Catholic Church | Trinity United Methodist Church | Wal-Mart | Johnny's Lock & Key | Home Depot | Principal Financial Group | Wave Pizza Company | and many many more.

WHO ARE THE HOMELESS

"Families, single mothers, and children make up the largest group of people who are homeless in rural areas."(Vissing, 1996)

The largest growing percentage of the homeless population is families with children. This population of the homeless has doubled twice since 1989. The average age of a homeless person is 9 years old. Of those served by Hope Harbor, 63% were families with children. Of the total served by Hope Harbor, 59% were children.