SAVE THE DATE 

Sat. & Sun. September 25-26, 2010

 The HomeTown GetDown III - Live Music and Arts Fundraiser

Friday, Oct. 8th 2010

The 1st Annual Alma Bell Memorial Golf Tournament

"providing a safe home without violence for a family in crisis"
 

 

 

 

 

Thank You for visiting The Bernie House


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!