Opinion: Vulnerable families can find stable, safe and affordable homes in central Ohio

by Amy Klaben and Radha Desai
The Columbus Dispatch

Eight million Americans have fallen into poverty since last May.

Lower-income households saw compounding stressors such as unemployment, food insecurity, housing instability and adverse mental health effects skyrocket. The impact on our nation’s children is immeasurable.

Yet, due to a unique project known as Families Flourish, for 10 single-mother households in central Ohio this catastrophic event proved to be a moment of resilience, opportunity and, even, prosperity.