The HOMES Project (Housing Options, Mentorship and Economic Security) has been created to give women support and mentorship when dealing with problems or concerns around housing or income security (welfare or EIA). The program trains women from the community as volunteer mentors and networks with a variety of service agencies to address housing and income concerns. Volunteer mentors work along side the Community Mentor, to provide support to other women.
Our Community Mentor and trained volunteer mentors offer one-on-one help with:
- Addressing conflicts effectively
- Providing information and access to other
programs in education, child care, employment, health and safety.
- Writing letters or completing forms
- Prepareing for meetings, hearings, or appeals
- Finding and keep quality housing
- Ensureing eligible income and benefits are received
- Get rental housing improvements for health, safety and security
One of the goals of the program is to give women the chance to come
together and support each other in overcoming poverty and homelessness. A monthly discussion group allows that to happen. There are also
workshops and information sessions, open to all, based on topics that
come out of the discussion group.
Interested in becoming a Volunteer HOMES mentor?
Training for new HOMES Mentors for 2011 will take place Oct 5, 7 and 12 at 640 Ellice Ave. Information about the HOMES mentor position is included below (Under HOMES Resources). An application to be a HOMES mentor is also attached. Once the application form is completed, it can be emailed or faxed to the Centre.
NOTE: You must take the training and complete an interview to apply for one of the 4 mentor positions which begin November 1/11. For more information call Marianne at extension 774-8974 ext. 209.
HOMES Resources: (these resources are made available for community use)
