HomesUnited Ministries

Changing Lives Through Housing, Healing, and Hope

Executive Impact Summary

HomesUnited Ministries provides dignified, stable housing and wrap-around support services for individuals experiencing homelessness, with a specialized focus on mental health, disability advocacy, and long-term housing stability.

Through a Housing First approach, HomesUnited prioritizes immediate placement into safe housing while surrounding each individual with supportive services including case management, mental health respite, SOAR disability advocacy, and employment readiness and workforce engagement. This integrated model reduces homelessness, improves health outcomes, and restores dignity.

Spring Impact Snapshot

Our Spring Impact Snapshot highlights the people we serve and the early progress made throughout the year. This section focuses on human stories, daily life moments, and the visible outcomes of stability, connection, and renewed hope.

These snapshots provide a personal, visual introduction to our mission and the individuals whose lives are being transformed through donor support.

Annual Impact Report

Our Annual Impact Report provides a comprehensive overview of HomesUnited Ministries’ mission, programs, and measurable outcomes.

Key highlights include: – Hundreds of individuals housed annually – Over 75% of clients remaining housed for one year or longer – Significant reductions in emergency room visits, hospitalizations, and jail involvement – Accelerated SSI/SSDI approvals through SOAR advocacy – Employment readiness opportunities for clients who choose to return to work rather than pursue disability benefits – Paid, on-site work experience across clerical support, landscaping, facilities maintenance, carpentry, painting, food preparation, graphic design, and volunteer coordination – Strong partnerships with local governments, healthcare providers, faith organizations, and volunteers

This report demonstrates accountability, effectiveness, and sustained impact.

Fall Impact Update

The Fall Impact Update reinforces our ongoing work and year-round consistency. It reflects continued housing stability, expanding partnerships, and sustained outcomes through the end of the year.

This update shows donors that HomesUnited’s impact is not seasonal—it is continuous, measurable, and growing.

How to Read This Impact Report

This publication is designed to give donors a clear and transparent view of HomesUnited Ministries.

As you explore, you will see: – Stories and photographs of individuals and families served – Program explanations for housing, mental health respite, and disability advocacy – Data-driven outcomes showing effectiveness and cost savings – Volunteer and community engagement highlights

Together, these elements tell the full story of how compassion and accountability work hand in hand.

Impact at a Glance

Housing & Stability

• 75%+ of clients remain housed for one year or longer
• Hundreds of individuals housed annually
• Housing First model proven to reduce chronic homelessness

Health & Public Cost Reduction

• Reduced emergency room visits
• Fewer hospital days
• Decreased jail involvement
• Significant public cost savings per individual

Employment Readiness & Independence

• Paid, real-world job opportunities at HomesUnited locations
• Work experience across clerical, landscaping, maintenance, carpentry, painting, food preparation, graphic design, and volunteer support
• Pathways for individuals who do not qualify for or do not desire SSI/SSDI
• Skill-building, earned income, and references that support long-term financial independence

SOAR Disability Advocacy

• SSI/SSDI approval timelines reduced from years to months
• Increased first-time approval rates
• Critical income stabilization for vulnerable individuals

Community & Volunteers

• Thousands of volunteer hours served
• Tens of thousands of dollars in cost savings
• Broad community and faith-based partnerships

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Your support directly provides housing stability, access to care, and long-term independence for individuals rebuilding their lives.

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Together, we are creating lasting change.