More than a Place to Live
Help for society's most vulnerable people
As many as 70 percent of homeless individuals have serious health problems, mental and physical disabilities, and/or substance abuse problems. Simply supplying shelter for this population is not enough. By bringing together resources to also address the individual's psychological and physical health needs, the supportive housing model has proven effective in reintegrating these individuals into society.
(Copyright 2005 Ed Kashi)
In New York, Craig Farrow's personal evolution included terms in prison, followed by a long period of homelessness. Today, he works as a cook at a shelter for homeless people, and holds the key to an apartment. Craig's story illustrates the great potential of the supportive housing model.
Through the Corporation for Supportive Housing, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation encourages innovative approaches to ending the cycle of long-term homelessness.
