During the year 2006:

• 190 families were sheltered at HFF and the average size of family was four
• 463 children lived in the shelter with their parent(s)
• 7 years old was the average of the children living at HFF
• 62% of families had an average monthly income of $500 or less 
• 28% had food stamps only and 14% were under-employed at admission
• 70% of our families were successfully assisted in finding permanent housing
• 220 children attended the Dowd Education Center for the after school and summer enrichment programs

What were the reasons these families needed shelter?

55% had loss of Income
22% had Family/Relationship Problems
4% relocated to Columbus
10% were in substandard housing
3% poor money management
5% drinking/drugs