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A Haven in Idaho Falls: The Haven offers life-saving shelter to women and families
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6:22Now PlayingIDAHO FALLS — As millions pause to count their blessings this Thanksgiving, homeless families and women are receiving relief from the Haven, a local organization providing warmth, a temporary home, meals and protection from Idaho’s bitter, freezing winter temperatures.
Located at 2480 South Yellowstone Highway, the Haven recently expanded to full capacity — combining services with the Ruth House to provide emergency shelter for those who have no place to call home.
Cheryl Takacs, of Pocatello, shared her story of survival since becoming homeless in August.
“I found myself homeless after my friend had committed suicide, and I was living with her,” she said.
Without the help of the Haven in Idaho Falls, she would have nowhere to turn.
“I’d have been literally on the streets. I had no vehicle,” Takacs said. “And, you know, everybody seems to be having a really hard time with life, and they can’t just take you in like you would expect.”
Women or families can stay at the Haven for 30, 60 or 90 days as they recover and save up money to move into their own housing.
Since coming to the Haven, Takacs has been able to start recovering emotionally, improve herself and find work as a driver.
“I was so low that I had no self-worth and knowing that I didn’t have to worry so much about where to live has helped me immensely, and knowing that I had time to get a job while I was here,” she said.
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