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Transitional Living Center for Women & Families


It was realized during the 1980’s that an emergency shelter was not enough help for many homeless individuals. They kept coming back after leaving the shelter, unable to maintain an independent life-style.

In 1988, Star of Hope Mission began the Transitional Living Center (TLC) to help prepare and train the homeless to become independent and re-enter the mainstream of society. Star of Hope is able to provide services to 66 families and 45 single women at TLC.

Applicants to this intensive 12 – 18 month recovery program complete a written application and participate in a thorough screening process designed to select participants who are genuinely committed to their own recovery.  read more


 

A Mother's Heart

“When I lost my son, I just fell apart,” Mary says. “I felt like I had been abandoned all over again and that God didn’t answer prayers.” Mary gave up her job and home to nurse her younger son as he slowly died of AIDS... read more 


 

2008 Accomplishments

Thank you for helping families move forward by supporting:

  • A 12-month residency program for 66 families and 45 single women at a time.
  • Career Development classes for 299 people, and guidance for 112 people who found full-time employment.
  • Computer Learning Center time for 761 people seeking educational and job skills training — 6 people received their GED!

 

 

Ways We Assist Residents

Star of Hope Mission's Transitional Living Center goes beyond emergency care by providing long-term solutions of structure, accountability and the opportunity to learn basic living skills in a comprehensive and demanding one-year program. Listed are some of the ways in which we are able to assist residents:


  • Address Spiritual needs
  • Monthly actions plans to assist clients in obtains their goals
  • New Hope - Intensive 90-day substance abuse recovery program
  • Personal Development program
  • Career Development program
  • ABE/GED classes
  • Counseling resources
  • Computer Learning Center for adults and children
  • Year-long follow-up program
  • Childcare facility
  • After school program