Our Impact | The Harvest Center

Transformation Happens in Community

Transformation begins with dignity and community. Through our Christ-centered approach, individuals experiencing situational homelessness find stability, healing, and a renewed sense of purpose.

Participants engage in structured support, personal development, and community relationships that help them rebuild their lives and move toward long-term independence.

Together with donors, volunteers, and partners, we are creating pathways for individuals and families to rise above homelessness and build stronger futures.

Of students achieved A–B Honor Roll status.

Hours of youth therapy were completed.

Of youth advanced to the next grade level.

Of youth participated in at least one extracurricular activity.

2025 Impact Metrics

In 2025, The Harvest Center continued its commitment to equipping individuals with the tools they need to pursue meaningful work and stable futures.

Total number of families / individuals served

Median # of meals served

Total move-ins / move-outs

Partner agencies and churches engaged

Friendsgiving Individuals Served

Bookbag Outreach with BSM

Financial assistance (down payments, rent, emergencies)

Participant Highlights

At the heart of The Harvest Center are the individuals we serve. Each story represents courage, perseverance, and the power of opportunity.

Emily & Family

Janias and Josias were accepted into College
Jakhori made the honor roll for the first time this year (8th grade) since elementary school.

Cassandra & Family

Cassandra earned her high school diploma.
She enrolled in school to pursue medical assisting.
She obtained her peer support certification.

Ayanna

Ayanna obtained permanent housing.
She secured a position as an assistant teacher specializing in behavior management.
She began coursework toward earning her Child Development Associate (CDA) credential.

Garry / Yaya

Garry obtained permanent housing.
He earned his high school diploma through Pivot Institute.
He enrolled in HVAC training and began pursuing a career in the field.

Nasir

He is now involved in sports.
He advanced one full grade level in math.
He began therapy to process and manage big emotions.
He learned to tie his shoes independently and even taught his cousins and friends.
He improved his social skills through participation in sports.

Vikki

She built a stable and flexible career as a Community Inclusion Specialist and Certified Peer Support Specialist with benefits that aligned with her son’s schedule.
She began writing her personal journal, The Angry Butterfly: Learning to Mother Without a Mother.
She achieved a credit score of 782 and paid off all debt.
She found a loving and supportive partner who embraced both her and her son.
She began therapy to process and manage emotions related to domestic violence and the loss of her mother.
She learned to manage her finances confidently.