The Challenge Low-income, homeless or near-homeless people often have more needs than just housing and a job. They can also be struggling with addictions, low self esteem, a history of emotional or physical abuse and may also be victims of domestic violence. These people create a significant cost burden on society.

In fact, estimates of the cost to society of just one homeless person range from $40,500 to $54,960 per year (see footnote). This cost includes ambulance, fire & police calls, incarceration time, food & shelter. All of this is spent just to maintain the homeless person, not heal him or her.

The Solution The Providence Homes unique live-in staff model is the core of a holistic program that includes room, board, counseling, mentoring, accountability, vocation assistance, spiritual nurture, childcare, addictions recovery and life skill development. And, we do it all for $10,568 a year per person. Those who stay with our program for over a year reach a level of growth in ten key areas which enables them to move forward in life and not become homeless again.

The Key to our success
Christian Faith - Studies show that people who have faith live more fulfilling lives.
Community - People need healthy environments in order to thrive. We have 24/7 live-in staff who are there as role models to help our residents navigate early sobriety and growing faith.
Counselling - One-on-one and group counseling is about change that comes from within.

Measuring resident Growth
Resident progress is measured monthly on 10 growth areas.

(footnote) Christian Science Monitor, 5/1/02, Internet edition.