Statistics
A New Wave of Need
An increasing wave of need is currently being experienced by those in the Heart House service
area. This is largely due to the rising cost of housing in the five counties of southeastern Indiana
but has also been impacted by our close proximity to the greater Cincinnati area.
A housing shortage has driven the cost of housing above the ability of many families to afford
housing at the median and average income levels. Apartments that listed in 2004 for the $250 -
450 range are currently bringing $500 - 700. Homes listing for $500 now rent in the $8-900 level.
As a result, families can be found living in tents, under bridges, in cars, or crowding in with friends
and relatives.
These situations can obviously cause stressful living environments but they can also present
unhealthy and sometimes unsanitary living conditions, especially for children. Employment is
difficult to find and maintain without a mailing address, reliable transportation, and a place where
one can take care of personal hygiene and clothing.
Heart House provides these families a chance to escape the cycle of poverty - not just by making
temporary housing available but also helping them with life skills and planning for their futures!
The Current Economic Environment
The five county region served by Heart House has been severely impacted by the advent of gaming
boats on the Ohio River. Three of the counties which have these boats have seen an increase in
revenue to each local government. Though all of the boats provide funds to local foundations,
none of them provide charitable contributions to any single organization (such as Heart House).
Personal income levels in our service area have not kept pace with the increased cost of housing
and other necessary expenditures. This condition has been exacerbated by a housing shortage,
especially with regard to housing that is affordable to low-income families.
Indiana's average unemployment rate early this year was 4.9%, while the average unemployment
rate for our five county service area was slightly higher at 5.0%. Two of our counties are
statistically the poorest in the state of Indiana as defined by income levels.
These low incomes are fueled by relatively high unemployment in pockets of our widespread
community, creating conditions that stress families and communities
An increasing wave of need is currently being experienced by those in the Heart House service
area. This is largely due to the rising cost of housing in the five counties of southeastern Indiana
but has also been impacted by our close proximity to the greater Cincinnati area.
A housing shortage has driven the cost of housing above the ability of many families to afford
housing at the median and average income levels. Apartments that listed in 2004 for the $250 -
450 range are currently bringing $500 - 700. Homes listing for $500 now rent in the $8-900 level.
As a result, families can be found living in tents, under bridges, in cars, or crowding in with friends
and relatives.
These situations can obviously cause stressful living environments but they can also present
unhealthy and sometimes unsanitary living conditions, especially for children. Employment is
difficult to find and maintain without a mailing address, reliable transportation, and a place where
one can take care of personal hygiene and clothing.
Heart House provides these families a chance to escape the cycle of poverty - not just by making
temporary housing available but also helping them with life skills and planning for their futures!
The Current Economic Environment
The five county region served by Heart House has been severely impacted by the advent of gaming
boats on the Ohio River. Three of the counties which have these boats have seen an increase in
revenue to each local government. Though all of the boats provide funds to local foundations,
none of them provide charitable contributions to any single organization (such as Heart House).
Personal income levels in our service area have not kept pace with the increased cost of housing
and other necessary expenditures. This condition has been exacerbated by a housing shortage,
especially with regard to housing that is affordable to low-income families.
Indiana's average unemployment rate early this year was 4.9%, while the average unemployment
rate for our five county service area was slightly higher at 5.0%. Two of our counties are
statistically the poorest in the state of Indiana as defined by income levels.
These low incomes are fueled by relatively high unemployment in pockets of our widespread
community, creating conditions that stress families and communities
- Heart House, Inc. Annual Budget 2005
- Heart House, Inc. Annual Budget 2006
Heart House, Inc.
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