Lydia's House of Hope

The journey to create Lydia’s House of Hope began with years
of working with the homeless and understanding the struggles faced by many
families, especially women and children. As we served meals at Crossroads House
and provided essentials like socks, shoes, and food to those living in tents
and cars, we noticed a recurring theme: these are families in
crisis. Many of those we helped were from the same family, highlighting the
issue of generational poverty. They were born into it and didn’t know how to
escape it.

Determined to make a difference, we embarked on the long but
worthwhile journey to open a residential housing facility for families,
starting with women and children. Our goal was to help them get back on their
feet and provide the tools and support needed to break the cycle of poverty.
Through community support, fundraising, and hard work, Lydia’s House of Hope
became a reality, opening its doors to the first residents in January 2017.

 The house is named in the loving memory of Lydia Valdez, a
courageous and special little girl who lost her battle with cancer. Despite her
struggle, 9-year-old Lydia remained determined, upbeat, and full of compassion.
Her dad and stepmom helped bring this house to life in her honor, embodying the
bravery she showed. At Lydia’s House of Hope, we strive to help others change
their lives with the same bravery, determination, and honesty, one family at a
time.