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| CARE-Ready Coach Alum Dee Allen (center), at today's Ribbon Cutting Ceremony |
CARE-Ready Life Coach Alum, DaNatia Allen (Class of June 2021), is making a significant impact by opening the 1st Affordable Housing Building for young adults 18-24 years old. She is successfully reaching out to help homeless youth and young adults in her community.
See the article (below) written by Sedona Meadows
Published: 11:13 AM EST November 18, 2024 on FOX43 News
The nonprofit, Thrive Housing Services, works with individuals and families as they transition out of homelessness and into permanent housing.
HARRISBURG, Pa. — It’s Homeless and Hunger Awareness Week and one local nonprofit is bringing attention to a new opportunity for young adults who need assistance with permanent housing.
Thrive Housing Services opened an affordable apartment building in Harrisburg on Monday for young adults aged 18-24 who are homeless or who are at risk of being homeless.
The organization provides housing and programs that “promote long-term success” while offering an environment where individuals and families can address issues that may have contributed to their homelessness and learn new skills necessary to support themselves.
“We have life-skill classes, we have cooking classes, we have financial literacy which is extremely important to the stability of housing. We also provide opportunities for work-play balance,” said Executive Director Dee Allen.
It's a 16-unit building that will provide housing for individuals as well as those who have children.
"We can't prevent homelessness altogether, but we can at least provide a safe and affordable exit from homelessness. The opportunity for them to gain some skills, learn what they need to do and definitely support their housing stability,” Allen said.
Some people are already moving into the new units but there are still some available.
If you are a young adult who is in need of housing, you are encouraged to apply on Thrive Housing Services' website. A secretary will then follow up to schedule an interview with you.
The organization is always looking for donations from the community, volunteers, as well as movers.
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