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 possible

Visit 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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