Theresa Living Center

"THERESA LIVING CENTERS MISSION IS TO PROVIDE TRANSITIONAL HOUSING IN A RESIDENTIAL SETTING FOR SINGLE WOMEN AND RAPID RE-HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES SINGLE-PARENT FAMILIES WHO ARE STRIVING TO RECLAIM SELF-DIGNITY AND ECONOMIC INDEPENDENCE FOLLOWING A PERIOD OF HOMELESSNESS. THERESA LIVING CENTER PROVIDES FINANCIAL HOUSING SUPPORT AND BASIC-NEEDS SUPPORT SERVICES TO ASSIST OUR CLIENTS IN THEIR QUEST TO ACHIEVE SELF-SUFFICIENCY. WE BELIEVE THAT FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS HAVE THE STRENGTH TO MAKE POSITIVE LIFE CHANGES TO BECOME SELF-SUFFICIENT. THE GOALS OF OUR 2022-2025 STRATEGIC PLAN THERESA LIVING CENTER PROVIDES QUALITY SERVICES TO WOMEN AND SINGLE PARENT FAMILIES WHO ARE HOMELESS. GOAL A: THERESA LIVING CENTER WILL PREPARE AND IMPLEMENT NEW PROGRAMMING FOR OUR RESIDENTIAL PARTICIPANTS REVOLVING AROUND HEATH, EDUCATION/CAREER, LIFE SKILLS AND FINANCEGOAL B: THERESA LIVING CENTER COLLABORATES WITH COMMUNITY RESOURCES AND PARTNERSHIPS TO MAXIMIZE SERVICES AND ACCOUNT

THERESA LIVING CENTER RESIDENTIAL PROVIDES TRANSITIONAL HOUSING SERVICES FOR SINGLE WOMEN AND SINGLE WOMEN WHO HAVE A CHILD UNDER THE AGE OF ONE YEARS OLD. THE RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM ALSO PROVIDES AFFORDABLE TRANSITIONAL HOUSING BASED ON THE PROGRAM PARTICIPANT'S INCOME, SUPPORT SERVICES, AND CASE MANAGEMENT. ASSIGNMENT OF PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS IS DONE THROUGH THE COORDINATED ENTRY PROGRAM. AN EDUCATIONAL PIECE WE PROVIDE IS WEEKLY WORKSHOPS ON VARIOUS LIFE SKILLS TO INFORM AND EDUCATE OUR PARTICIPANTS IN AREAS LIKE; FINANCES, PARENTING, TENANT LANDLORD RELATIONSHIP, CAREER PLANNING ETC.

THERESA LIVING CENTER SCATTERED SITES PROGRAM (CAROLINE FAMILY SERVICES) PROVIDES RAPID REHOUSING SERVICES FOR SINGLE PARENT FAMILIES. CAROLINE FAMILY SERVICES PROVIDES RENTAL ASSISTANCE, CASE MANAGEMENT AND LIFE SKILLS WORKSHOPS TO ASSIST OUR PARTICIPANTS ON THE ROAD TO SELF-SUFFICIENCY. ALL PLACEMENTS FOR THE SCATTERED SITES PROGRAM (CAROLINE FAMILY'S SERVICES) IS DONE BY THE RAMSEY COUNTY PLACEMENT PROGRAM, COORDINATED ACCESS TO HOUSING AND SHELTER. FAMILIES ARE ACCESSED, THEN REFERRED TO PROGRAMS BASED ON THEIR HOUSING NEEDS SCORE. WE PROVIDE AN EDUCATIONAL PIECE VIA WEEKLY WORKSHOPS ON VARIOUS AREAS TO ENHANCE LIFE SKILLS TO INFORM AND EDUCATE OUR PARTICIPANTS IN AREAS LIKE; FINANCES, PARENTING, TENANT LANDLORD RELATIONSHIP, CAREER PLANNING ETC.

WE ARE PLEASED TO INTRODUCE A TRANSFORMATIVE NEW PROGRAM DESIGNED EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE RESIDENTS OF OUR TRANSITIONAL HOUSING PROGRAM, "EMPOWERMENT EXPRESS." OUR MISSION AT EMPOWERMENT EXPRESS IS TO PROVIDE SINGLE WOMEN FACING HOMELESSNESS WITH THE TOOLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND SUPPORT THEY NEED TO REGAIN CONTROL OF THEIR LIVES AND ACHIEVE SUSTAINABLE INDEPENDENCE. THROUGH OUR COMPREHENSIVE AND EMPOWERING EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, WE AIM TO UPLIFT AND INSPIRE THESE WOMEN TO OVERCOME THEIR CURRENT CHALLENGES, REBUILD THEIR SELF-ESTEEM, AND PAVE A PATH TOWARDS A BRIGHTER FUTURE. WE BELIEVE THAT EVERY WOMAN DESERVES THE OPPORTUNITY TO THRIVE, REGARDLESS OF HER CURRENT CIRCUMSTANCES. OUR CLASSES ARE DESIGNED TO EQUIP PARTICIPANTS WITH ESSENTIAL LIFE SKILLS, SUCH AS FINANCIAL LITERACY, CAREER DEVELOPMENT, AND PERSONAL GROWTH, FOSTERING SELF-SUFFICIENCY AND RESILIENCE. WE AIM TO EMPOWER THESE WOMEN TO BREAK THE CYCLE OF HOMELESSNESS AND CULTIVATE A SENSE OF AGENCY AND CONFIDENCE IN THEIR ABILITY TO NAVIGATE LIFE'S CHALLENGES. IN ADDITION TO PROVIDING PRACTICAL KNOWLEDGE, OUR CLASSES ALSO SERVE AS A SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY WHERE WOMEN CAN CONNECT WITH ONE ANOTHER, SHARE THEIR EXPERIENCES, AND BUILD MEANINGFUL RELATIONSHIPS. WE RECOGNIZE THE POWER OF PEER SUPPORT AND BELIEVE THAT BY FOSTERING A SENSE OF BELONGING AND CONNECTION, WE CAN FURTHER ENHANCE THE PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF OUR PARTICIPANTS. THROUGH COLLABORATION WITH LOCAL RESOURCES, WE STRIVE TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO HOUSING OPTIONS, HEALTHCARE SERVICES, AND ADDITIONAL SUPPORT NETWORKS TO ADDRESS THE SPECIFIC NEEDS OF EACH INDIVIDUAL. WE ARE COMMITTED TO WORKING HAND-IN-HAND WITH OUR PARTICIPANTS, TAILORING OUR PROGRAMS TO THEIR UNIQUE CIRCUMSTANCES AND PROVIDING ONGOING MENTORSHIP AND GUIDANCE AS THEY EMBARK ON THEIR JOURNEY TOWARDS STABILITY AND SELF-SUFFICIENCY.