At Fresh Start, I discovered that people can show love to people they don’t even know. I had never even thought of that before. It changed everything for us.

What is the House of Homes?

There is currently a housing crisis in Elgin-St. Thomas with over 1200 people waiting for social housing. But, there is a hidden group of people not even on this list. Mothers will often choose to stay in abusive situations to avoid taking their children to shelter or the street. These are the women Fresh Start Support Services empowers. Instead of helping them to get on a housing wait list, we have built them a house ourselves, so women can experience the dignity of their own home within a safe community. We are calling it a House of Homes.

Our House of Homes is a three-story dwelling, containing 12 apartments, a large communal space, and some offices. But it is more than just a building, the House of Homes is a community. It is a place where families can heal, rebuild, and begin a new chapter in a stable and supportive environment.

HOUSE OF HOMES APPLICATIONS

Are you a pregnant or parenting mother looking to apply for housing?

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Are you a community worker looking to refer a client?

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Why Should I Support the House of Homes?

By supporting our House of Homes capital campaign, you join a group of people committed to creating safe, supported homes. You join us in fostering the notion of home in the larger sense — the community sense — as a place where even strangers care for one another, and prosperity is the reward for prioritizing people. Join us in building a House of Homes so that vulnerable women with a terrible past can gain a fresh start and build a brand-new future for their children.