Transitional housing is a huge need for the residents of Lily’s House. Rental property availability is scarce and what is available is very expensive and hard for single mothers to afford.
Many of them have felony records which makes them ineligible for some rental properties and also ineligible for some rental assistance programs. In 2022, we took our first step toward transitional housing by purchasing a property that is one block away from our Shelter. This property is six city lots which affords the opportunity to build additional houses as the resources become available!
Lily's House recently had a house donated by Ian and Erin Wise, that was moved from 10 miles away. This spring, we broke ground on our second transitional house. Midwest Lumber partnered with us by donating $20,000 worth of materials.
Being able to provide transitional housing will add one more phase of accountability for our graduates and it will set them up for further success. It will give them the opportunity to save more money, work on their credit history and develop more positive and beneficial relationships in the community.
Lily's House recently had a house donated by Ian and Erin Wise, that was moved from 10 miles away. This spring, we broke ground on our second transitional house. Midwest Lumber partnered with us by donating $20,000 worth of materials.
We were able to secure a $75,000 grant towards this project, as well, from The Sunderland Foundation. The total cost of building this house is $225,000. We are still seeking the remaining funding for it. We currently have a resident needing a home for herself and her two children.
Being able to provide transitional housing will add one more phase of accountability for our graduates and it will set them up for further success. It will give them the opportunity to save more money, work on their credit history and develop more positive and beneficial relationships in the community.
Our mission is to provide a safe family environment along with the tools, the time, the training and the support team to help them heal and thrive once they graduate from our program.
Mid America Live News will return to this home when its finish and we will update with a further story!
Mid America Live News will return to this home when its finish and we will update with a further story!
