Housing, re-entry & stability
A supported path toward a new beginning
These programs connect neighbors with counseling, practical skills, referrals and housing-focused support so they can move toward stability with dignity.
Defeat the Streets
Who it serves: At-risk youth ages 15–25 and individuals or families experiencing homelessness
Empowerment seminars, counseling and connections to employment and housing resources help participants identify a safer, more stable path forward.
SCAR Foundation / Offenders to Contenders
Who it serves: Returning citizens, first-time offenders and people seeking a second chance after rehabilitation
Re-entry support may include counseling, job training, résumé building, financial literacy and referrals to housing, social services and other community resources.
SCAR House Initiative
Who it serves: Individuals and families seeking future transitional housing opportunities
SCAR Houses are a development initiative, rather than a promise of an available bed. The vision combines transitional housing with money management, budgeting, first-time homebuyer education and connections to permanent housing opportunities.
