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When Natalia arrived at Hillcrest Platte County, she was escaping a domestic violence situation that had escalated to physical assault and put her life in danger. Before finding HPC, she had been living in a crowded shelter, sharing space with many others, and struggling to feel safe. At Hillcrest, everything changed. For the first time in a […]
This graduate came to HPC as a domestic violence survivor, fleeing several states in search of safety. Carrying years of trauma, fear, and distrust, she and her two daughters found a place where healing could begin. With no family or outside support, she worried about what leaving might mean. Yet HPC became more than housing. […]
When Briana first came to HPC, she didn’t think she could succeed. On day three, she called her case manager and said she was packed and ready to leave. Her ride was waiting outside. Overwhelmed and uncertain, Briana ultimately made the decision to stay and put the work in. That decision shaped everything that came next. While […]
When Celeste and her two sons were forced to leave their home, they had nowhere to go. For a time, they lived in a hotel room while she continued working. In two short years, Celeste had endured the loss of her mother, two sisters, a brother, and her grandmother. The grief, instability, and weight of […]
Will joined Hillcrest Platte County in October 2024, ready to embrace change and growth. From day one, he committed to the hard work required to rebuild his life. With support from our dedicated staff and volunteers, Will found encouragement and accountability, but most importantly, he showed up for himself. He actively engaged in weekly case […]
The HPC Post Graduate Program, launched in December 2024, has already seen tremendous success! Designed to support long-term independence, the program offers two additional phases after the initial 90 days, managed by Graduate Case Manager, Chris. Participants qualify by completing the 90-day program in good standing and submitting a letter of request. Upon acceptance, they work […]
Xaire came to our program as an expecting young mother, determined to create a stable future for herself and her baby. From the moment she arrived at HPC, she embraced the challenges of young adulthood and motherhood with great maturity and focus. She quickly adapted to the high-accountability structure of the HPC program, seamlessly balancing chores, […]
Before joining the HPC program, many individuals faced overwhelming hardships, from homelessness and financial instability to abusive relationships and personal loss. Some arrived after losing their homes due to sudden life changes, forced to live in cars, hotels, or even tents in extreme weather. Others sought refuge from toxic environments, determined to break cycles of […]
Before coming to HPC, Kelly worked as a case manager at a different transitional housing organization, serving others while experiencing homelessness herself. When it became too much, she realized she couldn’t serve her clients as well as they needed. I had to do uncomfortable things to accept help, but I was ready,” she said. For Kelly, the hardest […]
This is a recent HPC success story. To protect the privacy of the individuals involved, identifying details about the family have been purposely omitted. In 2024, our HPC program welcomed a family overwhelmed by financial challenges and an uncertain future. With two young, energetic, and playful children, ages 3 and 5, the parents understood the urgent […]
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