Guild Shower Committee prepares cottage for new family
Shelter Guild Cottage Shower Committee member Nikki Thompson, left, was recently assisted by her granddaughter Elizabeth, husband Tom and committee member Mary Elizabeth Beadle in decorating Blueberry Cottage in preparation for a new family.
Members of The Shelter Guild’s Transitional Living Shower Committee recently assisted with the furnishing of Blueberry Cottage in preparation of a new family. Furnished with items from The Shelter Options Shoppe, these cottages house survivors for a period of two years. When survivors leave the program, they are able to take the furnishings to their new living arrangements.
Affordable housing remains a top need for survivors of domestic violence. Since 2008, The Shelter’s Transitional Living program has provided safe, affordable, and supportive transitional housing for survivors of domestic violence who are facing homelessness. It is the goal of Transitional Living to maintain an empowerment-based, safe and secure living environment for domestic violence survivors and their children.
The Shelter’s Transitional Living program is comprised of seven transitional cottages where residents can live for up to 24 months with an array of supportive services. Prior to entry, adult residents meet with the program Advocate to create individual service plans. Additionally, a weekly meeting schedule and participation in the weekly life skills group is coordinated. Service plan goals typically include increasing income, decreasing public assistance, and developing skills and abilities which empower the individual to build hope for the future; self sustain, and obtain permanent violence-free housing.
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