The Vision – Bowers House

Below is a brief overview of the Bowers House Program

The House

The Bowers House will be a 5-bedroom single family residence, located in the city of Richmond. The property will be on, at least, 1 acre of land to accommodate a fruit and vegetable garden, and child’s play area.

The Program

The Bowers House Transitional program will temporarily house women and women with children.

Length of Stay

Residents may stay anywhere from 6 months to 24 months, depending on how well they progresses through the program. The goal is to focus on the specific needs of each individual and offer support that will empower their successful transition to self-sufficiency.

Program Services

Each resident will complete a Transitional Goals & Service Plan, which will help her stay on track with her goals and provide a guide for the services she will need.

To help residents achieve their goals, the program will offer:

• independent living education
• family skills development
• career and education guidance
• childcare
• individual and family counseling
• financial management skills development
• permanent housing assistance

House Maintenance

The residents will be responsible for the day-to-day upkeep of the home, with each resident having assigned responsibilities.

The Staff

The program will start with the following three staff or volunteer members:

• Program Director
• Two Counselors