ADFC Permanent Housing

People who have 90 days of sobriety may move to permanent affordable housing in an alcohol and drug-free community.  There they continue the journey toward self-sufficiency by working, or securing social security benefits.  Their identities shift from that of being a homeless addict to that of being a contributing member of their community, providing support and fellowship to their cohort of recovering friends. They move from criminal to employee, from a tax user to a tax payer and resume responsibilities long forgotten such as father, wife and/or supportive son.

Impact

Permanent housing helps stabilize lives and make self sufficiency possible, bringing a positive impact on employment and income levels.  For example:

• Of the 45 residents at the Mark Hatfield building who exited in 2007, 29% had an increase in income.
• At CCC’s Sally McCracken building, of 44 individuals exiting in 2007, 59% had an increase in income.