New Hope serves adults who live singly on limited incomes.
Residents include veterans, the elderly, students, those with
minor disabilities, individuals overcoming substance abuse,
the working poor, and the formerly homeless. New Hope offers
transitional housing to those who need a
temporary place to stabilize their lives, and it offers permanent
housing to many people who have a long-range need for low-cost
supportive housing. More than 60 percent of the residents
are 55 years or older.
Experience shows that at least 50 percent of the residents
do encounter instability in their lives and/or income due
to isolation from family and friends, illness, or loss of
employment. We are able to provide emergency assistance for
very basic necessities.
As part of providing a supportive environment, New Hope operates
the Resident Services Program, a three-pronged
initiative that includes:
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Assistance from
on-site professional staff who coordinate access to
social services and to whom residents can turn if they
are facing special difficulties |
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Emergency assistance with basic
necessities |
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A life skills training program
plus recreational opportunities for spiritual and social
well being |
In other words, New Hope works in collaboration with myriad
area social service agencies to help residents effectively
reorganize their lives.
 Individuals with
limited incomes, including those transitioning from chronic
or marginal homelessness, benefit from supportive services
to gain stability and remain in housing. New Hope’s
Resident Services Director supervises the case management
and referral activities for residents who need this service.
New Hope provides direct assistance with basic necessities
and healthy recreational opportunities, including:
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Transportation. New
Hope vans offer transportation for weekly grocery store
runs and medical and other emergencies. |
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Fully monitored building entry 24/7
enhances residents’ health and safety. |
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Community meals and holiday feasts
are great opportunities to come together with family
and friends. |
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A holiday fund assures
that everyone has a gift to open. |
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A monthly book club provides a forum
for lively discussions. |
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Morning Call. A Sunday morning informal
study group provides a time for contemplation and discussion. |
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Bible Studies offer time for contemplation and discussion. |
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Movie nights, complete with popcorn,
are an important social occasion in the lives of people
who cannot afford to attend public theaters. |
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Lovely gardens are calming green
spaces that include outdoor grills.
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Life skills seminars include applying
for Social Security benefits and food stamps, health
fairs, and financial literacy.
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Resident
Profile: An Interview with Juanita
Success
Story: Barbara Ann Bowman
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