From Homelessness to Hope, One Family at a Time
Hoffman Estates, IL
“to look after the orphans and widows
in their distress...” —JAMES 1:27
Since 1991, we’ve believed that the need to serve single
mothers and their children is our direct calling.
To date we served over 600 women and children in the
northwest suburbs of Chicago.
Serving Northwest suburban Chicago
Fellowship Housing is an independent, 501(c)3
non-profit organization two year transitional housing
program serving Hoffman Estates and Schaumburg, IL .
Our mission is to transform the lives of homeless or atrisk single moms and their children by providing safe,
affordable housing and holistic mentoring to guide them
from crisis to long-term stability.
Families both moms and kids receive housing and
more…
‣ Safe Shelter in retail grade
apartments
‣ Stabilizing the family crisis areas
‣ Advocacy / Counseling /
Support services
‣ 1:1 Dedicated Time with Case
Manager
‣ Dental and Medical care access
‣ Basic life skills training
‣ Reducing debt / Increase savings
‣ Accountability
‣ Financial Literacy / Stewardship
Training
‣ Parenting Classes
‣ Preparation for independence /
Goal setting
‣ Support in a community
approach / Group activities
‣ Educational / Vocational
Planning
Program Requirements
‣ Single mother;
‣ 21 or older;
‣ Full time job;
‣ Own a working vehicle with current insurance;
‣ 3 or less children ages infant—18;
‣ 18 families in the program.
Housing situations entering our program...
‣ 49% staying with friends and family
‣ 35% are facing eviction or foreclosure
‣ 10% are in a shelter
‣ 4% are living in unsafe housing
‣ 2% are homeless
‣ In 2011 we received 678 calls for help a
47% increase from 2010.
Intake Process
‣ Meet basic program requirements
including making $1,400/month;
‣ Educated about program and level of
commitment required;
‣ Run and discuss credit report;
‣ Three interview process: overview, social
history and acceptance.
Year 1 in our Program
‣ Focused on stability;
‣ Create a plan of attacking debt, increasing savings
and increasing credit score;
‣ Establish goals with case manager;
‣ Create a monthly budget with case manager;
Year 2 in our Program
‣ Focused on creating a plan for the future;
‣ Actively working towards housing of their choice;
‣ Increasing savings and paying down debt;
‣ Utilizing debt retirement program.
INCOME
BUDGET
Note s
Budge te d
Am ount
Amount
Tithe
Savings Acct
Pay Checks
Emergency Fund
42
Rent
550
1
2
Child Care
3
Groceries/Toiletries
4
Meals Out
20
Entertainment
Not allowed in the program
Phone
Child Support
Utilities
1
$50-$75
90
Car Payment
2
Car Gas
IPASS/ tolls
Car Repairs/Maint.
Other Income
Car Insurance
1
Laundry
2
Medical Expenses
School Expenses
Clothing
20
Other Expenses:
1 Cigarettes
2 Cab le/Internet
3 Hair Care
4 Postage
Debt Payment
1
2
3
4
Total Income
Outstanding Debt
1
2
3
4
5
Total Debt
Total Budget
No more than $45
INCOME
BUDGET
Note s
Budge te d
Am ount
Amount
Tithe
Savings Acct
Pay Checks
1
1400
2
1400
Emergency Fund
42
Rent
550
Child Care
250
3
Groceries/Toiletries
400
4
Meals Out
20
Entertainment
Phone
Child Support
1
Not allowed in the program
75 $50-$75
Utilities
90
Car Payment
200
Car Gas
175
2
IPASS/ tolls
Car Repairs/Maint.
15
Car Insurance
35
1
Laundry
60
2
Medical Expenses
Other Income
School Expenses
25
Clothing
20
Other Expenses:
1 Cigarettes
100
2 Cab le/Internet
45 No more than $45
3 Hair Care
25
4 Postage
Debt Payment
1 target card
2 student loan
75
125
3
4
Total Income
2800
Outstanding Debt
1 sprint
2 chase bank
3 judgement
4 medical
$500
$350
$8,735
$10,500.00
5
Total Debt
$20,085.00
Total Budget
2327
Average finances ENTERING our program...
DEBT
SALARY
$20,546
$22,083
SAVINGS
$0
CREDIT SCORE
548
Average finances LEAVING our program...
SALARY
$29,483
+$7,400
DEBT
$11,824
-$8,722
SAVINGS
CREDIT SCORE
+$2,141
648
+100 PTS
Sources
of Income
GOVERNMENT
8%
58%
33%
INDIVIDUALS &
FOUNDATIONS
EVENTS &
OTHER
12/31/10 Audited financials
Uses of Income
20%
OVERHEAD
80%
PROGRAM
12/31/10 Audited financials
Would you join us?
Provide help and hope to a family today. We need you.
2060 Stonington Ave, Suite 200
Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
847-882-2511
www.fhcmoms.org