A Decade of Dignity
Celebrating 10 Years!
Over the course of this year, we’ll be sharing a monthly story that highlights what we've built, what we've learned, and how we've grown as an organization.
In honor of our milestone anniversary, we’re inviting our community to start with a gift of $10 or any multiple of 10 that feels meaningful to you.
Whether your gift is $10, $50, $100, or more, every contribution supports the housing and support that make long-term stability possible.
How do we measure success? Hear Directly from Andrew Lunetta as we celebrate 10 years of Dignity.
A decade of dignity
2026 is the ten-year anniversary of our first two homes so we are celebrating what we’ve dubbed “A Decade of Dignity.” Since the beginning, we have strived to provide housing our tenants are proud to live in, along with the support needed to move beyond surviving the day to a place where they can begin to dream about tomorrow. You can read a few of their stories below.
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When New York City grew to be too expensive, Antonio and his father moved to Syracuse to be closer to family. After a few years of relative stability in a southside apartment complex, they fell on hard times that were exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. They took refuge at a family member’s home, but ultimately had to turn to the shelter.
Antonio and his father both found employment while at the shelter, but weren’t making enough to make ends meet. The tough times grew tougher when his father was diagnosed with cancer and passed away. Struggling with the loss, but determined to get out of the shelter, Antonio started stacking jobs. Eventually, he felt like his income was stable enough to live on. That’s when his case worker connected him to A Tiny Home for Good.
After a long stretch of uncertainty, Antonio moved into his brand new tiny home over two years ago. He’s still working hard, but he’s starting to feel like he has some breathing room. Recently, he’s been feeling like he may be able to pursue more of a balance between work and his personal life. He’s interested in building collections of the art and entertainment he loves, leaning into making his home his own.s here
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A single mom and business owner, Jill was never a stranger to hard work. Unfortunately, abusive relationships and working overtime to support her family led to a nervous breakdown. Without the support she needed, her stability suffered and she found herself with nowhere to go but the shelter.
Jill moved into one of our tiny homes in 2023. Eager for the fresh start, she settled in quickly, and after a year she adopted her small dog, Jack. There were more ups than downs that fifirst year, but it was not all smooth sailing. It wasn’t until Jill got connected to the healthcare she needed that she started to regain control of her life.
In the last two years, we’ve seen Jill take root and bloom in a way that didn’t seem possible when she fifirst moved in. Having a home has allowed her to embrace her generous tendencies. It’s impossible to visit without being offered refreshment or a friendly chat.
Jill is an enthusiastic participant in our community. Hungry for doing and being, she takes advantage of every activity we offer and is quick to make friends. With these years of stability, she has begun to reconnect with her family and she has plans for the future—planting a garden, writing stories, and growing her community.
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Reggie had a tough childhood. Raised by a single mom, the oldest of six kids, it isn’t surprising he fell in with the wrong crowd. He became a drug dealer by the time he was a teenager. Decades of addiction followed, leading to gunshot wounds, prison time, homelessness and many failed attempts at recovery.
On numerous occasions, he willingly entered addiction treatment programs, but the apartments he moved into upon completion were fifilled with people and conditions that fueled his next relapse.
It was after a round of rehab that he finally became a tenant of A Tiny Home for Good. In a place of his own with people invested in his stability, Reggie started to calm down. After a year in our housing, he was able to gain custody of his son, and we were able to move them into a larger home more suited to their needs. Today, he is over four years sober and spends his time volunteering with the Cat Coalition, fixing bikes to donate to kids in need, and being a steady presence for his son.