Breaking Barriers: Mission at the Eastward’s transitional housing program provides a car for their first guest

FARMINGTON – In December of 2022, the first residents of the new Transitional Housing program moved into the McCleary House, MATE’s first transitional home. Although this family, a young mother and her children, now had a place to live, they still struggled with transportation. “One of the most common and challenging problems that our community members experiencing housing insecurity are facing is the lack of reliable transportation,” Executive Director Chris DeLisle said. This is thanks to the shortage of public transportation in the Farmington area. Having a vehicle is a part of daily life in this rural area. Understanding this,Read More