Three-year-old Sai’chaun eagerly checks for his friends Bobby and Laila every morning at Sand Point Housing, where families form a close-knit community. The two mothers, Heaven and Shay, navigate single parenthood and past traumas while their children remain inseparable. Living at Sand Point, which provides support services for individuals overcoming homelessness, they rely on each other for help with parenting and emotional support. Heaven returned to Sand Point after experiencing personal losses, while Shay sought refuge from an abusive relationship. Their bond deepened when Heaven assisted Shay during a medical emergency, fostering a mutual reliance that has been crucial during tough times. The kids enjoy shared activities, from playground fun to community meals, creating a joyful environment. As Heaven faced severe depression, Shay and her children played a key role in lifting her spirits. Both mothers emphasize the importance of having someone who understands their struggles, highlighting how community can feel like family. The connection at Sand Point demonstrates the power of support networks in transforming lives and building resilience among neighbors.

Two neighbor moms and their 3 small children pose together in front of their shared front porch.
Two neighbor moms and their 3 small children pose together in front of their shared front porch. Posts: When community becomes family 
A mom crouches down by her little boy, who's wearing a Spider Man backpack.
A mom crouches down by her little boy, who's wearing a Spider Man backpack. Posts: When community becomes family 
Two adults, one teen, and three little kids sit together on a set of concrete steps.
Two adults, one teen, and three little kids sit together on a set of concrete steps. Posts: When community becomes family 
Two young kids in bathing suits stand next to a tower of green and yellow plastic rings.
Two young kids in bathing suits stand next to a tower of green and yellow plastic rings. Posts: When community becomes family 
Two young kids in bathing suits play with a giant Connect Four game.
Two young kids in bathing suits play with a giant Connect Four game. Posts: When community becomes family 
A woman crouches down to pose between a little girl on her left and a little boy on her right.
A woman crouches down to pose between a little girl on her left and a little boy on her right. Posts: When community becomes family 
A little boy peeks through a circle in a red plastic game.
A little boy peeks through a circle in a red plastic game. Posts: When community becomes family 
Three little kids and one tween, wearing summer clothes and bathing suits, eat ice cream cones.
Three little kids and one tween, wearing summer clothes and bathing suits, eat ice cream cones. Posts: When community becomes family 
A little boy grins as he reaches up to drop a yellow ring in a giant Connect Four game.
A little boy grins as he reaches up to drop a yellow ring in a giant Connect Four game. Posts: When community becomes family 
A little boy peeks through a circle in a red plastic game.
A little boy peeks through a circle in a red plastic game. Posts: When community becomes family 
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