Stories

For years, Kenny slipped through the cracks of the social safety net. As a young child, he was physically, sexually and emotionally abused and neglected, which led to delayed development, chronic illnesses and more. He reads at a third-grade level, despite having obtained a high school diploma, and he’s…

It’s the small things we tend to take for granted. In March 2022, Gina and Casey, ages 23 and 25 respectively, were sleeping in their car parking wherever they felt safe. They learned about A Place to Stay and enrolled in case management, setting and achieving goals. Having been…

Jenna and Brent were right on track, saved their money, built their credit, paid their bills on time…responsible.  Then Jenna had a car accident and was hospitalized for three weeks.  Although Brent continued to work, the two incomes that met their needs were temporarily reduced to one.   Things…

Charles became homeless after his wife divorced him at age 53. A high school dropout, he worked strenuous labor most of his life and sustained back injuries, disabling, and causing him immense pain.  Eventually, he became addicted to prescribed medication.  His education was a barrier; he never learned to…

Mark Kelly is a long time Blount countian who is on a fixed income. Mark’s rent went up due when his apartment came under new ownership and he was no longer able to afford the rent. He experienced homelessness for months before he came to APTS for assistance where…

Martha was a caretaker for her mother Mary, along with caring for her two children. They became displaced at the end of 2022 when their landlord wanting renters to buy the homes instead of renting them. Martha and Mary are both on a fixed incomes and could not afford…