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Fresh Start Housing empowers individuals experiencing homelessness through education-based long-term transitional housing that integrates mentorship, employment, structured savings, and evidence-based skill development within an authentic living environment. Through our signature financial literacy curriculum and commitment to experiential learning, we cultivate personal and social responsibility, enabling participants to achieve economic stability and sustainable independence with measurable outcomes—typically $5,000-$13,000 in savings—that secure their fresh start. The Fresh Start Housing vision is to be the preferred model for self-sustaining, education-centered long-term transitional housing throughout Indiana and the United States, demonstrating that comprehensive skill-building and financial empowerment can break the cycle of homelessness without perpetual reliance on grants and donations.
The idea is to provide residents with direct experience in a real-world setting in an authentic environment.
Practice sessions to enhance skill building with measurable and concrete problem-solving skills.
Residents are encouraged to maintain current care providers to ensure a stabilized transition to independence.
We use direct connections with manufacturers in the local area that cater to our resident’s needs.
My favorite thing is the demand to save 10% of everything you make. I wish someone would have told me this 20 years ago. I will always continue saving at least 10% of my income. There was many times for the first 5 months that I thought about leaving, but after the 5 month mark something kicked in and I was determined to finish the program. I'm so glad I did. Shawn
I very much like the educational atmosphere at Fresh Start Housing. I will use what I am learning here pretty much on a daily basis. Sandra is very active in the community, with that being said she goes to a lot of different events around town, I like the fact she let's me tag along!
I will use my newly found knowledge, of managing my financial life to the best way I possibly can. It is mind over matter when it comes to the things you want. You learn to focus on what you need and ignore the things you don’t really need. Every once in a while you deserve it though just think twice before going through with something you might regret! This place helped me find myself with a disciplined mind set you can accomplish a lot.
Sandra of course unbelievable awesome person. I use the Skills I learned everyday with almost every financial decision I make. No hesitations. Glad I get in.
The saying "tough love is real love." I really appreciate the encouragement & pushes I received about getting serious about my life. Creating wealth & the know how will be a method my mind won't soon forget.
Fresh Start gave me a chance to change my life! Now I can go forward with the information and gain.
I'm someone who doesn't like to ask for help, because I always thought it makes someone look weak. So in that aspect, I was hesitant to call and ask about this program. Starting this program, I was skeptical about the money able to save, but it exceeded my expectations. By going to the weekly classes, I learned how I spent my money and where I might need to change some of my spending habits. It also taught me how to save money so that I could become a little bit more financially secure so I won’t fall back into the same situation that got me here in the first place. The things I’ve learned here, I am able to continue to do in the future. I am also able to share some of my knowledge with others. Also, while I was here, I was able to save enough to be able to buy me a vehicle outright.
We are a Long-Term Transitional Housing Program dedicated to Adult and Community Education.
212 N. 7th St.,
Richmond, IN 47374
765-598-5147
inquire@freshstarthousing.com