Our Programs
72-Hour Safe Haven
Emergency Housing & Crisis Stabilization
When shelters are full and someone has nowhere safe to go, HFF helps bridge the immediate gap.
Our 72-Hour Safe Haven program provides hotel or motel accommodation for up to three nights for individuals and families experiencing an emergency housing crisis. We prioritize mothers with small children while considering other individuals and families based on need and available resources.
What Assistance Includes
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Short-term hotel or motel accommodation.
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Connections to shelters and community resources.
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Transportation assistance when needed and available.
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Help identifying possible next steps.
A temporary stay provides immediate relief while other options are explored. It does not guarantee permanent housing or that a crisis will be resolved within three days.
Assistance depends on an assessment of the situation, available funding, and accommodation availability.
HOPE Corner
Essential Needs & Family Stabilization
HOPE Corner helps individuals and families access everyday necessities through community partner locations in Butler County.
Available Essentials
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Diapers and wipes.
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Hygiene and personal care products.
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Menstrual products.
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Laundry detergent and household essentials.
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Shoes.
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Winter coats and seasonal clothing.
Items, sizes, and quantities vary based on availability.
Serve City — Hamilton
Every Other Tuesday | 10 a.m.–Noon
Our distributions at Serve City are open to the community. Individuals and families can receive available essentials during scheduled service hours.
Visit our Events page for the next distribution date.
Fairfield Family YMCA
Dignity Table | Restocked Monthly
Participants complete a brief intake form before receiving available items from our HOPE Corner dignity table.
HFF restocks the table once each month. Contact info@highlyfavoredf.com for current access information before visiting.
HOPE Corner Wellness & Connection Hub
Upcoming in Middletown
In partnership with Community Building Institute at the Robert “Sonny” Hill Community Center, the Hub will provide a welcoming space for women and community members seeking encouragement and connection.
Monthly gatherings will welcome women navigating grief, difficult seasons, or isolation, as well as community members who simply want to connect. Gatherings will include themed activities, light refreshments, conversation, and information about community resources. Hygiene items and menstrual products will be available while supplies last.
Girls Rising | Ages 9–18
Monthly Girls Rising gatherings will offer opportunities to build confidence, explore wellness topics, and form positive connections through activities and encouraging conversations.
Registration is encouraged to help us prepare. Walk-ins are welcome.
Visit our Events page for confirmed dates and registration information.
Help Keep HOPE Corner Stocked.
Contribute requested supplies, organize a collection drive, or help fund essential purchases.
Contact us before beginning a drive so we can share current needs and coordinate delivery.
HOPE Laundry Access Pilot
Clean Clothing Supports the Next Step Toward Independence
For a young person experiencing housing instability, laundry costs compete with housing, food, and transportation.
Clean, work-ready clothing matters when someone is applying for a job or working to maintain employment.
HFF partnered with Butler County Educational Service Center and Butler County Family & Children First Council to support young people participating in the W.I.S.H. Youth Homelessness Project.
Founder Alberta Ablordeppey recognized this need and brought together donors and volunteers to turn the idea into practical assistance.
Monthly Support for 20 Young People
Launched in September 2026, the pilot provides 20 participating youth and young adults with:
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Coins for washing and drying.
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Laundry detergent.
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Stain remover.
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Dryer sheets.
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Reusable laundry bags.
Participation is coordinated through the partner organizations.
Community Care & Education
We provide education, monthly outreach, and seasonal assistance in response to community needs.
Menstrual Health Education & Awareness - Annual Event in Recognition of May 28
Our annual event recognizes Menstrual Hygiene Day through education, conversation, and access to menstrual products. The goal is to promote dignity and help address barriers to menstrual care.
Monthly Piatt Park Outreach - Downtown Cincinnati
Each month, HFF provides meals, hygiene items, and other available essentials to people experiencing unsheltered homelessness. Volunteers offer personal connection and share information about community resources when available.
Winter Festival of Hope - Fairfield Family YMCA and Serve City in Hamilton
Our annual Winter Festival of Hope brings together volunteers and community partners to help people meet seasonal needs.
Available assistance includes winter coats, blankets, bedding, hygiene products, and other essentials.
Visit our Events page for dates and participation details.
Christmas Family Adoption - In Coordination With School District Liaisons Across Butler County
Each holiday season, school district liaisons help identify families who could benefit from additional support. Donors and community supporters provide gifts and needed items for participating families. This coordination helps us respond to identified needs while respecting family privacy and dignity.
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Ghana Mission
One Mission Outreach Each Year
Our annual Ghana mission supports orphaned children, widows, and girls through:
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Food and other essential assistance.
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Support for educational needs.
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Skills training.
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Empowerment activities.
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Community-wide crisis response
We respond to immediate needs while supporting opportunities to build practical skills, knowledge, and confidence.
This annual outreach reflects our founder’s Ghanaian roots and ongoing commitment to these communities, alongside HFF’s primary work in Butler County.
