Sponsored Homes

Before David joined The Up Center’s Sponsored Homes program, life had been unstable. He had moved between several homes after his biological family could no longer meet his needs. He had never had a room of his own, and his belongings were often taken or lost.

For Linda, home has always meant family. After living happily with relatives who served as her Sponsors, she was moved to a new home when her care needs changed. But during a holiday weekend visit with her family, Linda’s emotions poured out.

When Ruth began feeling unwell, her Sponsor immediately noticed something wasn’t right. They had just come from an appointment with her gastroenterologist, who hadn’t found anything of concern—but the Sponsor couldn’t shake the feeling that something was wrong. Trusting their instincts, they drove straight from the doctor’s office to the emergency room.

When Robert was referred to The Up Center in August, his situation was complicated. He had significant medical needs and had been living in a care facility that struggled to coordinate his next steps. Every delay made it harder for him to move forward—and harder for him to find a true place to call home.

When Mark moved into his new home, his Sponsor immediately noticed that something wasn’t right. He was struggling with serious medical and behavioral challenges, and his caregiver felt overwhelmed trying to meet his needs. Concerned for his well-being, she reached out for help.