Be Able Community Center provides life-changing support to Manhattan residents facing adversity, offering essential services and a compassionate community. The center is celebrating its fifth year of operation while preparing to launch a crucial supportive housing program to bridge a significant gap in local resources.• Located at 431 South Fifth Street, Be Able functions as a daytime community resource center open 8 am-4 pm daily• Services include coffee, computer access, laundry facilities, showers, and connections to community resources• Structured programming for life improvement includes peer mentoring, finance education, and creative outlets• Phil Hicks shares his journey from living in his car to finding support, healthcare assistance, and community• Health challenges, including diabetes complications and osteomyelitis, require medical intervention• Be Able connected Phil with resources, including Kansa Prairie for affordable medications and The Guardians for car repairs• Manhattan's network of support organizations creates comprehensive care for vulnerable neighbors• New supportive housing program launching within weeks addresses critical need in Manhattan• Community support through fundraisers and Grow Green Match Day has made the housing initiative possibleVisit beablecommunity.org to learn more about their services or to support their mission of creating a community where everyone can be able.
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