I’ve known Lily since she was 12, about four years. Lily’s family, one of our community families, has no parents. Her father left to start a new family when she was young, and her mother passed away, leaving the eldest sister to take care of whoever she can. On September 6, Lily was struck by a taxi. Once diagnosed, we …
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Our Approach
LYF exists for a very simple reason—to help the poorest and most vulnerable with basic needs, such as food, shelter, and medicine. Those in need are typically referred by friends, and grants are frequently made to individuals and families.
Some, often teenagers, are both food and housing insecure due to family dynamics, and need more comprehensive help. That’s why we’re establishing a community house as a safe space to meet those basic needs, as well as offer a supportive, loving environment to teach life skills and responsibility.
