Now, it has transformed into a place that provides permanent, transitional and emergency housing services.

started as a hospice facility for those with HIV/AIDS. “When you’re talking about homeless gay, lesbian or trans youth, if we can’t get in touch with one of these kids within 48 hours of them hitting the streets, the chances of them falling victim to a crime, whether it be trafficking, rape, assault or them falling into homelessness permanently increases by 80%,” said Blaine Proctor, CEO of SAVE Inc. A few weeks ago, Xander Stephens was out of a job, out of housing and out of options.ĭespite being a self-described “strong independent they/them,” discrimination against Stephens’ trans identity and physical disability have made finding stable housing a struggle.