We envision safe housing and supportive community for every family.
Mission.
Our mission is to provide a housing-first community to homeless families while offering resources, skills, and knowledge to break the cycle of homelessness.
Vision.
We envision safe housing and supportive community for every family in Wilson County, TN.
Values.
Hope. Inclusiveness. Trust. Resilience. Collaboration. Respect. Sustainability.
Behind our values:
Our community is open to all families without further definition or restriction.
We don’t assume we know another person’s story. To live in community is to be vulnerable and the only healthy way is with mutual respect for each other. Families come and stay as individual units.
Every family must actively collaborate with FHC in their path toward affordable, sustainable housing.
Purpose.
The Family Housing Coalition is organized to provide supportive services, education, workforce development, and affordable housing to help families break the cycle of homelessness in Wilson County, Tennessee.
This includes, but is not limited to, providing shelter, community resources, case management, mental health services, food, clothing, assistance in obtaining low-income and affordable housing, education and job training, employment services, and transportation, as well as any other local activities related to the furtherance of these purposes.
Founders.
The Family Housing Coalition was founded by Lielani Charley, Christy Mulligan, and Jillian Souza - 3 women who chose to make Wilson County home. We have very different origin stories but have each been touched by homelessness and are now tirelessly passionate about creating safety and equality for children.
Families.
At FHC, a family has at least one child under the age of 18 living with at least one adult who is a legal parent or guardian.
*Data on homepage sourced from Wilson County, TN McKinney-Vento.