SVDP GeorgiaHouse of Dreams
House of Dreams is a transitional housing program for homeless women without children who are willing and able to change their own lives and become self-sufficient.
Homeless women without children · 6 months housing, provided the rules of the program are followed · $75/week to off-set our cost for rent and utilities
From svdpgeorgia.org/what-we-do/housing/transitional-housing-programs ↗About this program
The House of Dreams is a temporary housing program for women located in Smyrna, Georgia. We opened our doors on November 1, 2001. This holistic program strives to provide homeless women, who are willing and able to take the necessary steps to change their own lives, with the resources and support they need to become self-reliant again.
We are dedicated to breaking the cycle of homelessness. We believe that by aggressively addressing the factors that cause homelessness, we can change lives one person at a time through education, self-awareness, knowledge and independence.
The women are expected to attend the necessary life and work skill classes to help them obtain and maintain a job. When employed, they are expected to contribute to help pay for the rent, utilities, etc. They are also required to put money into a savings account. Volunteers provide support as mentors, employment assistants, apartment inspectors and more to ensure that our guests are complying with the house rules and making progress on their goals. If unemployed, the women are expected to aggressively look for work and to do volunteer work.
Questions
What is provided in the House of Dreams program?
3-Bedroom apartment shared by up to 4 women (there is a cost of $75/week to off-set our cost for rent and utilities), 6 Months housing, provided the rules of the program are followed, Food, paper products, cleaning supplies, Computer, TV, washer & dryer, Clothing, as needed, Bus passes/transportation, Financial planning education, Mentor(s) to provide support & encouragement
What are the eligibility requirements?
Women only, 25 Years or older without dependent children, No criminal, alcohol, or drug history, No medical issue that prohibits them from working, Must have been recently employed (within the last 3-6 months) or currently working, Must be a legal US citizen or resident with valid SSN
What is the process to qualify?
Phone interview with volunteer, In-person interview with 2-3 volunteers, Background check, focused on criminal history, Duration of process is 3 to 7 business days
Details
- Who
- Homeless women without children
- When
- 6 months housing, provided the rules of the program are followed
- Where
- Smyrna, Georgia
- Cost
- $75/week to off-set our cost for rent and utilities
- Ages
- 25 years or older
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