A worker in Montgomery County must make $33.58 per hour in order to afford the fair market rent and utilities of a two-bedroom apartment without spending more than 30% of his or her income. – National Low Income Housing Coalition, Out of Reach 2017
According to the 2016 Montgomery County Self-Sufficiency report, a single parent with two children under 18 must earn $86,000 to afford to live here.
54% of female head of households without spouses present live below the self-sufficiency standard and 30% of single mothers with children less than 5 years old live in poverty in Montgomery County.
We are on a mission to change that. Here’s how:
We learn your unique story and aim to address the root cause of homelessness.
We craft custom plans that address the needs of the entire family.
We are deeply invested and provide unwavering support — down to the child.
We provide for today, and train, teach and empower for tomorrow.
Our value is seen in the Proverb of “give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. You teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime.” Like the Proverb, we are teaching you to fish. That way, you can learn to be resourceful, gain stability and maintain it.
James Bond, Board President & 14 yr. Volunteer
The Dwelling Place is the organization serving Montgomery County, MD that breaks the cycle of generational homelessness by working to help families experience a life free from fear and gain opportunities for long-term stability.
We achieve that by addressing the root causes of homelessness and empowering families to heal, grow and thrive. At The Dwelling Place, we know families are homeless due to trauma and abuse more than for any other reason. That’s why we engage our parents and children in mental health support because we know a healthy mind is the foundation for achievement and long-term stability.