By We’ve had some very welcome sunny days lately but January and February were brutal in Cincinnati. Living in a shelter with children can be especially rough. We tried to do a lot this winter to make life more bearable including An after Christmas pool partyA random Friday night bowling partyA Galentines extravaganza Interspersed with these big events we also were thrilled and excited to welcome a baby in a (surprise) home birth, keep on keeping on with our weekly Wednesday night family programs, attend the New York Encounter, complete level 1 Catechesis of the Good Shepherd training, share a couple
2024 Recap
Lydia’s House 2024 Report to Partners As a result of work and prayer, the fruits of last year included: Guest Care and Aftercare Explored new data tracking systems and exported existing data to “Notion” for guest outcome reporting Created a new guest exit survey to improve the experience of future guest families Added summer camp to our offerings, including swimming, reading and life skills supports for guest and former guest kids ages 3-12 Partnered with Trout Lilly Montessori, Bellarmine Chapel, and Procter Episcopal camp for family enrichment Created a float and walked in the Norwood Day Parade with Lydia’s
10th Anniversary Celebration
Lydia’s House celebrated 10 years on October 6, 2024 with a house blessing, food, and music by MUSE Cincinnati Women’s Choir. Guests had the opportunity to see the new yard, playset, driveway mural, stations of the cross and atrium.
The Norwood Runner
Joe Plummer NDBridge 11 August 2024 “You’ll have to be his buddy” and “he likes to run.” These were the first words I heard about Tre. Within the close-knit community of Lydia’s House, Tre’s reputation preceded him. Though he has been a handful for the staff, Tre is a boy of few words but brimming with thoughts, often punctuated by latent anger. His presence is felt by everyone, and his story is one that begs to be told. Part of the Catholic Worker Movement, Lydia’s House is a shelter that aims to serve women in crisis and their families, helping
Celebrating 10 Years on October 6
We hope you’ll join us for a house blessing and cookout + a chance to see our new yard, playset, driveway mural, stations of the cross and atrium. It’s a really exciting time at Lydia’s House! RSVP here or email debbie@stlydiashouse.org
