Decatur Cooperative Ministry

Short-term shelter. Long-term self reliance.

Chandra looks out the window of her new home

SUCCESS STORY

By the time “Chandra” was connected to DCM, she and her family of seven had been living crammed in a single motel room for months. Even though Chandra’s husband worked several odd jobs, his income just
was not enough to continue covering motel rates. As she cradled her two-month-old infant, Chandra muttered words she never thought she’d say: her family was on the verge of homelessness.

DCM sprang into action. Case managers coordinated with local organizations to extend the family’s motel stay. Eventually, the family was able to move into short-term emergency housing. Once the family had stabilized, DCM helped secure a voucher for one year of housing. During this time, DCM and our partners addressed the family’s employment, education, health, and childcare needs—giving them the tools they needed to ensure long-term housing stability.