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Dare to reach out your
hand into the darkness, to pull another hand into the light.
~ Norman
B. Rice
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Since 1988, VBCDC has provided emergency shelter to homeless
families at
Harbor House. Harbor House is a furnished townhouse
with two master suites able to accommodate two four-person families
or one large family. Each family has their own master suite with
bedroom and private bathroom. Downstairs living space is shared.
VBCDC pays for all utility services. Harbor House is conveniently
located near the bus line, shopping center with a grocery store,
and Tidewater Community College.
Harbor House Shelter is available to serve up to two homeless
families for up to 90 days with the purpose of providing housing
and support services in an effort to promote self-sufficiency.
VBCDC case managers conduct weekly home visits to the families
in Harbor House. During these visits, the case manager assesses
the needs of the family and assists the family in developing
a Family Action Plan. The Family Action Plan establishes steps
to reaching goals necessary for self-sufficiency. Case managers
also link families to community resources for additional assistance.
Educational workshops are offered on a monthly basis on topics
including financial management, career development, parenting,
health and other life skills topics. VBCDC provides residents with assistance in resume writing, job searching, interviewing skills,
and maintaining employment.
Though employment is not required for entry into Harbor House,
employment is a key component to achieving self-sufficiency and
a requirement for transferring into transitional housing. Families
who maintain sufficient employment and comply with the program
rules and regulations are eligible to move into VBCDC’s
two-year transitional housing program.
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