Rebuilding Together

In this episode of Community Spotlight, Braxton speaks with Rachel Heck from Family Care Center in Hickory, North Carolina, a nonprofit that has been providing housing and support to homeless families for nearly 37 years. Rachel shares the unique approach the center takes by offering fully furnished apartments and personalized care plans to help families regain stability. As homelessness grows in the community, the center is planning to expand with more apartments to meet the increasing need. Rachel discusses the importance of keeping families together and the various ways the community can get involved, from volunteering to donating household items.