Services & Amenities
Long-Term Transitional Housing
Fresh Start Housing provides up to 15 months of clean, sober, and dignified living in a fully furnished home. Residents choose between private and semi-private rooms, with 9 beds available at any given time.
- 15-month occupancy
- Private or semi-private room availability
- Dignified, clean, and sober living environment
- Fully furnished, comfortable environment
- 9-bed availability
Core Curriculum
Immersive Learning in Life and Social Skills
Our curriculum is built around immersive learning, meaning residents don’t just study financial and life skills in the abstract. They practice them in real, authentic situations, the same ones they’ll face after leaving the program. This hands-on approach is what makes the learning stick.
- Financial Literacy: Residents save between $5,000 and $13,000 over their 15-month residency, building the financial foundation that solidifies their fresh start
- Measurable, concrete problem-solving skill development
- Practice sessions to reinforce and build on new skills
- Weekly money management courses
- Job development and employment support
- Effective communication skill-building
- Regular performance reviews to track progress
Amenities
Community Living
- Secure food storage lockers
- Secure digital home and room access
- Free laundry access
- On-site learning center
- Fully furnished kitchen and amenities
- Large backyard with picnic tables
- Community gardening opportunities
- Covered porch for outdoor relaxation
Food Access
During the first five months of residency, while residents are still stabilizing, Fresh Start Housing maintains an on-site food pantry stocked with a wide variety of protein-rich meats and vegetarian protein options, dry goods, desserts, and everyday staples. This support gives residents one less thing to manage while they build the employment and financial footing to provide food for themselves, which is the expectation from month five onward.
Walking Distance Conveniences
Fresh Start Housing sits within walking distance of the resources residents need to build an independent life:
- Public commuter bus access
- Manufacturing employment opportunities
- Manpower employment agency
- Social services, including the courthouse, trustee’s office, police station, and Social Security office
- Educational access, including the public library, Seton schools, and Richmond High School
- Local entertainment, including the Depot District, Elstro Park, and Main Street businesses
- Multiple banking institutions
- Grocery stores and restaurants