Hyacinth's Place

IUL has developed a project that goes beyond “managing” the problem of homelessness.  “Hyacinth’s Place” incorporates tangible services that are in keeping with the federal mandate to end homelessness in ten years.  The program focuses on addressing mental health issues and providing intensive case-management services over a period of two years while incorporating vocational and therapeutic rehabilitation services.View photos of the project.

Providing affordable housing is central to the success of this project. The target population is fifteen (15) homeless women. The project’s success pivots on its ability to collaborate with and closely coordinate services with other community and human service agencies.  To this end, IUL has developed a collaborative partnership with the University of the District of Columbia Cooperative Extension Project to support the vocational component of this project. The program focuses on overcoming identified causes for homelessness while assisting women in acquiring the necessary coping/survival skills to eventually transition into affordable housing.

Hyacinth’s Place originated out of a growing need to address the issues of homelessness and affordable housing. Currently there are 8,480 homeless people in the District of Columbia.  This is a significant problem in the impoverished communities of the District especially Wards 6, 7 & 8.  Emergency shelters and transitional housing facilities address the needs of approximately 5,000 of the current homeless.  The remainder lives on the streets. This is an expensive project.  However there is no way to place a value on rebuilding lives, reuniting families and returning productive women to their communities and to society.  Learn more about Hyacinth’s Place.

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