Beyond Homes

Celebrating more than 22 years in operation, Beyond Homes is Abode Communities’ signature social services program offered exclusively to residents living in Abode Communities’ affordable housing. The program, which is designed to meet the individual needs of each residential community and household, aims to transform the lives of more than 7,800 parents, children, seniors, and people with special needs. Please see below for an overview of Beyond Homes’ complimentary services, all of which are offered both onsite and virtually.

Empowering Youth

After-school programming includes group and individual homework help, literacy support, social/emotional learning activities, and community building for students aged 5 – 12. College preparation workshops include topics such as choosing schools, submitting applications, obtaining financial aid, attending campus tours, and receiving career counseling.

A competitive scholarship program offers $5,000/$10,000 in financial support for graduating high school senior residents who have enrolled in a two-/four-year college, university, or vocational school.

Building Adult Capacity

Job readiness/employment assistance; financial literacy; life skills, health, and wellness workshops; 1:1 case management support; meal/transportation assistance; benefits assistance; and resources and referrals to specialized services not offered by Abode Communities.

Creating Community Linkages

Connecting residents within and around their residential communities through resident meetings, advocacy support, edible community gardens, community beautification projects, resource fairs, and recreational activities.

Stabilizing Residents

Crisis intervention support including household budgeting, housekeeping plans, links to charitable assistance and income-eligible utility programs, and food and transportation assistance.

Beyond Homes

Empowering Youth

Building Adult Capacity

Creating Community Linkages

Stabilizing Residents

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