The Drake HouseTHE DRAKE VILLAGE
Provides “next-step” affordable housing available to mothers who successfully complete their empowerment plan at The Drake House.
Mothers who successfully complete their empowerment plan at The Drake House
From thedrakehouse.org/programs ↗About this program
Provides "next-step" affordable housing available to mothers who successfully complete their empowerment plan at The Drake House.
Sixteen two-bedroom apartments are available with an annual lease to moms at a reduced rate.
The goals of this program are to further financial behavior change and stabilize families.
Mothers work with a volunteer budget coach and Family Services Manager to increase income, savings, and credit scores, as well as decrease debt and ensure timely rent payments.
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- Mothers who successfully complete their empowerment plan at The Drake House
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BASIC NECESSITIESShort-term, furnished housing; groceries, personal care necessities; laundry facilities; computer room; and MARTA passes.
CHILDREN AND TEEN PROGRAMSElementary and middle school students attend an after-school program for tutoring, enrichment activities, and social-emotional learning skills.EDUCATIONMothers attend mandatory, weekly workshops focused on personal finance education, health and well-being, relationship management, parenting skills, and nutritional meal planning.