Jonah was working shift work in a minimum wage job while sharing parental duties with his partner, Cheyenne. Things were tight, but they managed to make ends meet, until Cheyenne got sick. When Cheyenne passed away, everything changed.
In an instant, Jonah became his family’s sole caregiver and provider. Grieving and overwhelmed, he managed to get by for a while using savings. But the bills piled up over time, and they eventually lost their home.
At first, Jonah and Luca stayed with friends and family, moving from couch to couch. But soon, there was nowhere left to go, and they began living in their car. Jonah spent many sleepless nights worrying about the future and trying to figure out how to bring some stability into their lives.
When a family friend told Jonah about Inn from the Cold, he reached out the same day and began the intake process.
The pair arrived at Inn from the Cold and were welcomed with kindness by a family support worker. A family case manager immediately worked with them, helping them navigate this difficult time. Slowly, surrounded by care and support, they started to heal. Luca joined a recreational soccer league and found joy and connection with the other kids. And Jonah, determined to build a strong future, enrolled in school to learn new skills and gain stable employment.
In time, Jonah and Luca were handed the keys to their new home—an apartment close to Luca’s school. Thanks to the support from so many caring people, they’re moving forward with hope, excitement, and a new beginning.