Those who attended the 21st annual FUSION (Friends United to Shelter the Indigent, Oppressed, and Needy) art event, “Moroccan Mystique” on Aug. 6 helped the all-volunteer non-profit to raise a record-breaking total of $155,000 net profit for the FUSION transitional housing program for homeless families.

FUSION currently maintains and operates 16 fully furnished housing units and contracts case management services through Catholic Community Services.

The “fusion” of community efforts has enabled our volunteer-based, non-profit organization to grow and provide for the needs of families in transition as they work towards self-sufficiency. Over the past 20 years, nearly 85 percent of the families served have successfully moved on to permanent housing, becoming stable and self-sufficient.

On behalf of the FUSION board of directors and the families we serve, we want to thank you for your continued support. Hundreds of volunteers have given their time to FUSION and many businesses, churches and individuals have sponsored the mission with donations and in-kind services throughout the year to FUSION. By working together we are able to empower families, giving them hope, and enabling them to realize their dreams of a stable and secure future.

Peggy LaPorte, FUSION board of directors