Life’s River is working to alleviate housing insecurity in Franklin County. They provide a safe residential space for families and individuals experiencing housing crisis and support them with the care and resources they need to achieve lasting financial and housing stability.
We have prioritized creating a space that is not only safe, but actively fosters growth, providing a setting for residents to embark on a journey towards wholeness and enduring positive change. Upon being accepted to the program, each family will be thoughtfully paired with one of our dedicated case managers. Together they will create a custom-tailored plan with well-defined goals. Through working with community partners, plans may include financial education and planning, budgeting, debt-management, life skills, counseling, legal aid, and educational and career advancement.
Upon completing the program, each family/individual will be paired with a mentor who will work with the case managers to monitor their progress for the next 12 months and cheer them on in their continued journey to lasting success.
Program guidelines include: The ability to maintain full-time employment on a consistent basis, be open about finances and follow a strict budget, maintain stabilization of symptoms of any mental illness, attend life skills and case management.
Qualifications for Life’s River: Must be an unhoused family with minor age children, individual working to regain custody of children, or individual, cannot be on sex offender list, no warrants, be willing to complete background check, no active substance abuse or addition, ready to participate in challenging program focused on self-discipline and personal growth.