“My kids love this house — they go to school, their friends come over — we’re living like everyone else.” ― Debbie [read her story]
In our residences, members learn to cook, stay clean and healthy, budget their money, take their medications, clean the house, and get along with other people. A case worker visits residents to provide “daily living” support and skills coaching. In our group homes, a house manager spends evenings and nights, always there to lend a helping hand.
The New Foundation Center has supported shared houses (group homes) in Glencoe, Morton Grove, Skokie, and Wilmette, as well as supported apartments for members in Evanston, Skokie, and Wilmette. About half of our housing is given to homeless people. Each home meets local zoning regulations and is inspected regularly by the Illinois Department of Human Services, Bureau of Accreditation, Licensure, and Certification.
“Now, my life is good; I’m happy here.” ― Mike [read his story]
To learn more, contact Allison Culver: aculver@newfoundationcenter.org 847-386-3084
New Foundation Center’s Supportive Housing Program receives new challenge!!
New Foundation Center has again received a challenge grant for $15,000 from an anonymous donor to help fund our supportive housing program. When we raise $15,000 from our donors, corporations or foundations we are eligible to receive the match.
The supportive housing program helps 49 New Foundation Center members to live and work in the local communities. It is also one of the programs slated to be cut when the state passes a budget!
Help us meet this challenge to raise much needed funds and maintain this critical program. Donate now and:
- If you are a new donor or have not donated in the last two years your gift will be matched for every $1 donation
- If your gift is increased from last year’s it will be matched for every $1 of incremental donation, email Mary Gallagher.
For more information about the challenge or to find out how much your gift will be matched contact Mary Gallagher at mgallagher@newfoundationcenter.org
Here is a related article from Newyork Times about how supportive housing has made a difference and why it makes sense.
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/04/18/fashion/18GenB.html