Everyday Triumphs
A Place to Call Home
Each day, the THC staff witnesses acts of love and expressions of gratitude. Our many partner churches who participate in the Adopt an Apartment program lovingly furnish apartments for our clients living at Partner Arms 1 and 2. Each apartment is as unique and individual as the parishioners who select the furnishings.
Latisha, our newest client, and her three year old son James, were overwhelmed by the generosity and the thoughtfulness of the St. Mark’s Episcopal Church’s Adopt an Apartment team. Latisha and James’ move-in day was delayed due to Latisha’s sudden asthma attack that required several days in the hospital. Latisha, a single mother who has cancer, was brought to tears when she opened the door to her new apartment. “I can’t believe that they thought of me like this…I am so blessed,” Latisha said. And, when she saw her bedroom, she was taken aback and exclaimed, “I have my own bed and TV!”
Three year old James was equally excited about his new home and room and had the look of delight when he saw the huge teddy bear on his bed. “This is my new best friend,” proclaimed James! As Latisha’s case manager was leaving, she heard Latisha say softly to herself, “I actually have something brand new in every room…God Bless the people who did this for me.”
If your church would like to participate in the Adopt an Apartment program, please contact Andrew Adams, Development and Volunteer Coordinator, at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or 202-291-5535.
