Our Mission
"providing a safe home without violence for a family in crisis."
The Objective
To accept
weaknesses and encouraging strengths, promoting peace, harmony and a
new future for a child/children and the non-offending parent through
extensive case management and providing financial relief by living in
The Bernie House.
The Concept
The Bernie House is
a single family transitional home for the non-offending parent and
children who have left an abusive situation. Our program gives the
opportunity for an abused family to develop and become self-sufficient
by living in a safe environment with eased financial requirements.
The
family is up-lifted through several agencies and organizations that
provide counseling, job training and placement assistance, adult
education, child advocacy and day care. The adult must make monthly
payments on utilities and a minimal fee for rent. Rent will be given
back at the end of the term to be used as a down payment on a home or
for first and last months rent at a more permanent location.
A
two-year maximum stay is allowed per family. At the end of each term
The Bernie House Board of Directors approves another family. They will
then move in and have an opportunity to rise above their hardships.
The Results
The
last family lived in The Bernie House for two years. In that time
their lives were transformed. The family had a safe home to live in
rather than a shelter or with the abuser. They received individual and
group therapy. The mother earned her GED, became gainfully employed,
and her children prospered. The mother learned how to budget, organize,
and manage a household. With the help of The Bernie House staff and
volunteers, the last Bernie House Mother was primed to become self –
sufficient, gain permanent housing, and was able to provide a stable
living environment for her family.
SAVE THE DATE
September 25-26, 2010
HOMETOWN GETDOWN III
A benefit grassroots music and arts event
The HomeTown GetDown is an all ages event with live music, art, food, and drink.
With your participation The GetDown III will for sure be a fun filled weekend to remember!
To keep costs at a minimum and to ensure the success of the event, we rely heavily on community participation and sponsorships. With that said, don't hesitate get involved Sponsor, Volunteer, or Donate TODAY!
