One of many programs at the non-profit People Attempting to Help, or PATH, in Tyler, Texas, is one to help the homeless have a home. How does renting a six-year-old, 1,800-square-foot, three-bedroom, two-bath home, for $650 a month sound? The homes come with laminated floors, a dishwasher, refrigerator, stove, fenced-in yard, air conditioning, heat, and are freshly painted. Throw in a free two-year home maintenance plan for repairs or replacement of plumbing, electrical and major appliances. The dwellings are in a renewed neighborhood that has 11 new homes being built 300 feet away. Still not convinced? Included is free financial tutoring, help with credit ratings, budgeting, and qualifying for a home loan. If employment becomes a problem, there is help in locating a new job—all free to those who qualify for the Transitional Housing Program available at PATH. “It is absolutely fair to say our program assists low-income families falling …
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