Celebrate GivingTuesday on 12/3!
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO MAKE A DONATION TO SUPPORT HOUSING UP SENIORS THIS GIVINGTUESDAY, CLICK HERE.
On Tuesday, December 3, Housing Up will celebrate GivingTuesday, a day dedicated to global giving. GivingTuesday harnesses the power of social media and the spirit of giving in a time of need. At Housing Up, we know firsthand the uncertainty the families we serve are facing. 2024 was a difficult year in DC; we saw family homelessness rise nearly 39%, and we know that 30% of the people experiencing homelessness in DC are seniors (considerably higher than the 20% national average). To ensure the families in our programs stay stably housed, we need your help now more than ever. We have been inspired by your kindness this year so far.
This GivingTuesday, we’re raising funds to support Housing Up seniors. The seniors in our programs are primarily Black and disproportionately impacted by the high cost of living in the District. At the end of 2023, 129 seniors moved into our newest affordable housing community, Entwine, located in the amenity-rich Takoma DC neighborhood. Entwine has two, on-site Housing Up case managers who help 24 permanent supportive housing clients with their mental and physical health and provide many other resources. Two of these clients are Ms. Dill & Ms. Hall, who have experienced housing insecurity and health issues that require them to have a safe, stable place to land each day. Aging in place is preferred by the vast majority of adults and can offer a plethora of health benefits. View how these seniors have built a thriving community and learn how we, with your help, support seniors aging in place with dignity:
These are just some of our seniors’ stories, but their success really begins with you. Your financial support will allow the families and seniors we serve to maintain their stable housing. Join the GivingTuesday movement and make your secure, tax-deductible donation to Housing Up today.