Lakeland’s ‘One More Child’ building more housing for single mothers and their children

The Brief

  • On Tuesday morning, a groundbreaking ceremony was held to add six new homes for single moms.
  • In Polk County, 80% of single moms don’t have enough income to provide basic necessities for their families.
  • The second phase of the project will be the ‘Grounds for Grace Center.’

LAKELAND, Fla. A Christian non-profit, based in Lakeland, is expanding to offer more housing for single mothers and their children.

The backstory:

In May 2024, Natalie Garcia was pregnant with her second child and homeless.

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