Stability Restored: HomeStart’s Renew Collaborative

Oct 7, 2026
Cincinnati

Renew Collaborative helped Charlotte overcome a temporary income loss, catch up on rent, and remain securely housed in the community she has long called home.

Charlotte S., a longtime resident of the Winton Terrace community, has built a stable life through years of full-time employment at Kroger and a strong history of maintaining her housing. When a health-related absence from work temporarily reduced her income, Charlotte faced a difficult choice between medical expenses and rent. Although she returned to work soon afterward, the temporary loss of income left a gap she could not immediately overcome. Renew Collaborative provided the support Charlotte needed to catch up on her rent and regain financial stability. Today, Charlotte remains securely housed and continues to thrive in her community.