Our family’s story is, in many ways, like so many others—full of love, resilience and a constant search for connection. But one thing is different and has profoundly shaped our journey: we have no family nearby. When you don’t have support close at hand, the everyday challenges feel heavier—and the question of “who will be there?” becomes central.
Our daughter, Katherine, is now 43 and still lives at home. She brings immense joy to our lives and is happiest when she’s out in the community, spending time with others and staying connected to the people around her.
As she grows more independent, Katherine is working on the skills she’ll need to manage daily life—navigating the city on her own, managing her time and building routines around essentials like cooking and nutrition. As her father puts it, “Potato chips are not a meal.”
As parents, our thoughts are increasingly focused on the future. The question we face is simple, but deeply significant:
“Where will Katherine live when we are no longer able to care for her?”
That is why Alink’s vision has meant so much to us from the beginning.
Programs like Le Bayit offer something we have not had before: a place where people like Katherine can build the skills, confidence and routines needed to live more independently—and take the next step toward a home of their own.
For our family, what Alink is building creates something else we haven’t had: Hope
Hope that Katherine will have a home that is safe and truly her own.
Hope that she will be surrounded by people who know and care about her.
And hope that she will not face the future alone.
In the end, this is about more than housing. It is about security, dignity and peace of mind—for our children and for families like ours.
—Sylvia and David Kelsey