Family Housing Network Will Open Myrtle House Shelter
The new facility on Myrtle Street will provide private housing for local families.
Updated on Oct. 14, 2026 in Child Care
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Family Housing Network plans to open a new transitional housing shelter at 811 Myrtle Street in the fall of 2026. The facility will replace the current practice of rotating families between local churches.
Why it matters
The new shelter aims to provide dignity to residents by offering private living spaces and a community kitchen. Staff will support families with budget and resume training to help them transition into permanent housing.
The shelter features eight private suites for families who typically stay for three to four months. This expansion arrives after the organization turned away 24 families in September 2025 and 30 in November 2025.
The players
Family Housing Network
Family Housing Network is a local organization that provides transitional housing and support services to families experiencing homelessness.
The details
The facility at 811 Myrtle Street includes a community kitchen and a backyard designed to offer a more stable environment for local residents. It marks a significant shift from the previous model of requiring families to move between different local churches.
Timeline
The organization turned away 24 families in September 2025.
A total of 30 families were turned away in November 2025.
The Myrtle House shelter is scheduled to open in the fall of 2026.
Residents are expected to move into the facility around Thanksgiving 2026.
Culture Shift
This development reflects a broader societal shift toward prioritizing dedicated, private transitional housing over temporary emergency solutions. By moving away from rotating church-based models, the initiative emphasizes long-term stability and dignity for local families.
The opening of Myrtle House will provide consistent shelter for families who previously faced instability in the local rotating program. Residents in the area may see a reduction in the number of families needing to rely on emergency church-based housing services.
The takeaway
This new facility offers a more permanent foundation for families working to secure independent living. The organization continues to focus on long-term stability through specialized training and private accommodations.
Further reading
Learn more about local support resources on our Child Care page.
Source note: This article includes information reported by KUNC.
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