Ernest and his wife and son have lived at the Shelter for about a year. He is employed and the family is looking forward to moving into permanent housing later this year.
Success Stories
Getting Back on Their Feet
Ali and his family lived at the Shelter for several months while getting back on their feet. The family is now living in permanent housing and are doing great!
Support, Hope and Help
“My wife and I came to Kentucky with nothing. The Daniel Pitino Shelter has given us support, hope, and help. We give back by giving support, help, and learning to be better people.”
Preparing Us for Future Living
“The Pitino Shelter has helped us and continues to help us in many ways. They gave us a place to stay when we had no place to stay or go. They have been kind to us in many ways. They’re helping everyone interested in getting education, jobs, and preparing us for future living.”
Thankful for This Shelter
“My son and I had no place to live, so the Daniel Pitino Shelter gave me a place. I try to volunteer as much as possible to show them my appreciation for helping me. They provide everything I need. The staff is really great and respectful. I am very thankful for this shelter.”
Getting Our Lives Back Together
“My wife and I would like to thank the Pitino Shelter for all they have done for us and our family over the past 10 months. In Aug 2016, I went into a long term treatment facility and my family was put on the streets. My wife was put in the hospital for three weeks. When she…
A Safe Place to Be
“What the Daniel Pitino Shelter has done for me is provide a safe place to be and an opportunity to get back on my feet. In return, I volunteer and help others. I am thankful for a shelter that helps families and single women.”
A Fresh Start
"I hit bottom when, high on meth and alcohol, I caused a bad car accident. I went to jail and my children were taken from me. I wanted my kids back and knew this wasn’t the life I wanted, so the day after I got out of jail I came to the Pitino Shelter."