For 15 years, Natasha House in York County has been a place for homeless single moms to heal, grow and eventually thrive. And it’s looking to expand to help more families.

Natasha House is not a homeless shelter. The house provides seven private bedrooms for a mother and her children. There is a shared kitchen and sitting area.

The mission of the nonprofit organization goes beyond housing — to establishing long-term stability in the lives of mothers and their children. Since 2010, it has housed 260 families and provided outside support services for another 230 families in Hampton Roads. And it’s done so without state or federal funds.

“The first thing Natasha House helps is giving them hope,” Natasha House CEO Karen Brown said.

The average mother seeking help is in her late 20s, accord

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