THE NEXT STEPS OF THE JOURNEY
The challenges don't end when a resident moves out of SafeHouse so neither does our support. Graduates of the transitional housing program can choose to remain in ongoing case management for 6 months while they transition to permanent housing. They are also eligible to receive a rental subsidy to contribute a prorated amount toward their rent as they adjust to the costs of independent living. Throughout the year we host a series of events like barbecues, parties, and get-togethers so that graduates can remain connected to the program.
Many of our graduates stay connected to our community long term and some have returned as staff members where their valuable experience and input helps shape programming for the next group of women to walk through the doors.
GRADUATE SPOTLIGHT
First and foremost, I’d like to give the utmost respect to San Francisco SafeHouse. I was fortunate enough to enter SafeHouse which was a life changing opportunity and experience. I owe my sister a thank you for getting me into Friendship house, and also my former Case Manager there for getting me into SafeHouse.
I’ve learned so much from independence to confidence and security. I’ve learned to live on my own with the help from SafeHouse. The program helped me get a job and my own apartment. My Case Manager Carly is a gift from God “Doing God’s work!” Carly takes her job seriously, and definitely gets her job done. Thank you, Carly, for teaching me to just ask when I need help, and for truly meaning it. Thank you to Ms. Roz and Ms. Sharon, my go to when I need an open ear or some advice. Jazmyn and all her beautiful hairstyles look different every time I see her, she’s amazing with a great attitude.
I appreciate SafeHouse. I feel like I’ve matured through the program, made me the adult I am today; a wholesome, independent, indigenous woman.
The challenges don't end when a resident moves out of SafeHouse so neither does our support. Graduates of the transitional housing program can choose to remain in ongoing case management for 6 months while they transition to permanent housing. They are also eligible to receive a rental subsidy to contribute a prorated amount toward their rent as they adjust to the costs of independent living. Throughout the year we host a series of events like barbecues, parties, and get-togethers so that graduates can remain connected to the program.
Many of our graduates stay connected to our community long term and some have returned as staff members where their valuable experience and input helps shape programming for the next group of women to walk through the doors.
GRADUATE SPOTLIGHT
First and foremost, I’d like to give the utmost respect to San Francisco SafeHouse. I was fortunate enough to enter SafeHouse which was a life changing opportunity and experience. I owe my sister a thank you for getting me into Friendship house, and also my former Case Manager there for getting me into SafeHouse.
I’ve learned so much from independence to confidence and security. I’ve learned to live on my own with the help from SafeHouse. The program helped me get a job and my own apartment. My Case Manager Carly is a gift from God “Doing God’s work!” Carly takes her job seriously, and definitely gets her job done. Thank you, Carly, for teaching me to just ask when I need help, and for truly meaning it. Thank you to Ms. Roz and Ms. Sharon, my go to when I need an open ear or some advice. Jazmyn and all her beautiful hairstyles look different every time I see her, she’s amazing with a great attitude.
I appreciate SafeHouse. I feel like I’ve matured through the program, made me the adult I am today; a wholesome, independent, indigenous woman.
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"I’ll tell you, before I reached SafeHouse, my life was in shambles, and waking up in cockroach infested motel rooms was the daily norm. Then again I wouldn’t always wake up, because I never went to sleep in the first place. I was a user of methamphetamines and a prostitute. In the beginning, I thought prostitution was going to be a great jump start into the life of riches and success that I truly wanted.[...]"
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