Single Dads and their Kids Have A Place at PCM
Kevin is a single dad who is the sole parent for his children. He is also homeless. If he were in a city other than Lincoln, it’s highly probable he would not be able to find a shelter that would accept his family. He would likely have to make the devastating choice between surrendering his children, or living in their car. But praise God, he’s here, and he and his kids are our guests at PCM.
Kevin is one of three dads currently staying with us. Did you know that PCM is the only shelter in Lincoln that will accept single fathers with their kids?
Single fathers are an underrepresented part of the homeless community. However, there are around 600,000 single-father families every year facing homelessness in America.* The problem is that many shelters are not set up to serve these single fathers. They will take the father, but not with his kids. This leaves single fathers facing a crossroads – do they separate from their kids or stay on the streets with them?
Parenting alone is difficult, but when you add in the challenge of homelessness, it can be really tough. Homeless dads deal with a great amount of shame and a sense of failure, whether it be from consequences of their own mistakes, or circumstances beyond their control. Many are not sure how to get back on the right track.
Besides providing for their basic needs, one of the main ways PCM helps these men is by encouraging them to stay the course and keep moving forward – that there is hope for recovery, and renewal of broken relationships. These dads and kids hold a special place in our hearts.
When you support PCM, you help men like Kevin to raise their kids well. But none of this happens without your prayers and vital financial support. Would you consider making a donation to us? It could make a difference in their lives!
God bless you richly, and to dads everywhere – Happy Father’s Day!
-Pastor Tom
*ResearchGate
That’s amazing. I’m in Atlanta and there’s nothing like that here. I’m homeless from having to take care of my wife and couldn’t work. We get thrown out and my wife’s cousin is overseeing the kids. Then my wife passed away. I thought death would be a luxury. But I can’t let my kids down. Now the cousin is calling me sorry and not worth anything. But I got a job and got enough to maybe move but rent is to much. My kids are miserable and wanting me haven’t seen them since Jessica passed. That hurts. But I’m still trying. Not asking for pity party, but I’ve seen better days. Everyone goes through courses in their life all the time. This is just one of mine. I wish they had something like that here. But that is amazing and a wonderful thing up there. Just don’t take it for granted. It makes me feel good to see that your family is happy.
Robby, I’m so sorry to hear of your wife’s passing and the struggles you have had since then. I’m going to pass your comment on to our chaplain who oversees prayer here at the Mission. We will be praying for you and your children, that you can find hope and peace, and that you can be together again. Blessings!
Well am a single father with 10 currently we up on the evictionI have nowhere to go and I’m trying to seek help
Charles, if you are in the Lincoln area, feel free to contact our shelter at 402-475-1303 and we will see what we can do to help you and your family. Blessings!