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Pathways to Homeownership
NON TRADITIONAL TRANISITIONAL HOUSING PROGRAM
NON TRADITIONAL TRANISITIONAL HOUSING PROGRAM
NON TRADITIONAL TRANISITIONAL HOUSING PROGRAM
At the last point-in-time count, over half a million people in the United States of America are homeless. The government describes homelessness as “lacking a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence.”
Those who are homeless represent every race, gender, age, and demographic throughout the country, with a complex tapestry of reaso
At the last point-in-time count, over half a million people in the United States of America are homeless. The government describes homelessness as “lacking a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence.”
Those who are homeless represent every race, gender, age, and demographic throughout the country, with a complex tapestry of reasons for their current situation.
Women and children are the fastest growing segment of the homeless population. Helping each woman achieve self-reliance is the best long-term solution to this shocking fact. Employment is often a critical missing piece for many women trying to get back on their feet.
To address this Empowerment NFP's offers low-moderate income individuals and families affordable and safe Transitional housing choices. Program fees can come from sponsors, government housing grants, or for those with incomes program fees are 30% of their income. Homeownership participants have seperate requirements. To inquire about available housing choices or our Homwownershiip Coaching program click HERE.
HOME OWNERSHIP COACHING
NON TRADITIONAL TRANISITIONAL HOUSING PROGRAM
NON TRADITIONAL TRANISITIONAL HOUSING PROGRAM
Although Empowerment NFP serves men and women, 85% of Empowerment NFP's participants are women that have or are currently experiencing homelessness, live in public housing, receive section 8, or receive some type of government subsidy housing.
The remaining 15% are low- moderate income men and women that desire affordable homeownership o
Although Empowerment NFP serves men and women, 85% of Empowerment NFP's participants are women that have or are currently experiencing homelessness, live in public housing, receive section 8, or receive some type of government subsidy housing.
The remaining 15% are low- moderate income men and women that desire affordable homeownership opportunities. The stereotypical female fairytale may have once been; finish school, fall in love, find a partner, buy a house, fill said house with children – but that’s an old story. Today, women are taking charge of their narrative and redefining traditional timelines. This includes buying a home before, or instead of, life partnership and children.
The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) confirms that women are emerging as a driving force in real estate.
To apply for ENFP Pathways to Homeownership program, applicants must be active participants in building a better home and future for themselves and their families. Every ENFP home is an investment. For us, it is one answer to a critical need, and we believe that stronger homes will create stronger communities.
- Prospective ENFP homeowners must demonstrate a need for safe, affordable housing. Need will vary from community to community.
- Once selected, ENFP homeowners must partner with us throughout the process. This partnership includes performing “sweat equity,” or helping to build their own home or the homes of others in our homeownership program. Sweat equity can also include taking homeownership classes or performing volunteer work at a ENFP Program.
- Homeowners must also be able and willing to pay an affordable mortgage. Mortgage payments are cycled back into the community to help build additional Empowerment NFP houses.
SWEAT EQUITY TOOL RENTAL PROGRAM
NON TRADITIONAL TRANISITIONAL HOUSING PROGRAM
SWEAT EQUITY TOOL RENTAL PROGRAM
Our partner The Chicago Community Tool Bank is merging with the Chicago Tool Library in October 2022. This is the organization that handles the tools for our nontraditional transitional housing participant and homeowners that need to keep their property up as well as improvement projects. Through our partner program, participants have fr
Our partner The Chicago Community Tool Bank is merging with the Chicago Tool Library in October 2022. This is the organization that handles the tools for our nontraditional transitional housing participant and homeowners that need to keep their property up as well as improvement projects. Through our partner program, participants have free access year-round access to our inventory of tools and equipment.
Our participants learn how to maintenance and upkeep their household on a budget.
Along with our partner programs, our participants can enroll in free or discounted workshops on minor home repair, landscaping projects, and more!
Male Empowerment Programs
Job Readiness Training
Transitional Housing Program & Pathway to Home Ownership
The Man Cave Career Support Group
Our unique online and cloud-based training courses allows program participants to engage in secured training in person or virtually from any computer, laptop, tablet, or most mobile devices. This platform gives our organization the capability to address competencies for males and fathers to obtaining and retaining employment while promot
Our unique online and cloud-based training courses allows program participants to engage in secured training in person or virtually from any computer, laptop, tablet, or most mobile devices. This platform gives our organization the capability to address competencies for males and fathers to obtaining and retaining employment while promoting job growth and improve father involvement. Our training programs can also be used in a correctional facility where web-based learning is accessible.
The Man Cave Career Support Group
Transitional Housing Program & Pathway to Home Ownership
The Man Cave Career Support Group
Career Coaching and Networking take place in the Man Cave. Guest Speakers are invited monthly to discuss topics that relate to male empowerment, careers, starting your own business, financial planning, and more. Our on-going workshop “How to Deal with Impact of Job Loss on Family/Relationships”.
When job loss occurs, one of the first t
Career Coaching and Networking take place in the Man Cave. Guest Speakers are invited monthly to discuss topics that relate to male empowerment, careers, starting your own business, financial planning, and more. Our on-going workshop “How to Deal with Impact of Job Loss on Family/Relationships”.
When job loss occurs, one of the first things we think to do is to triage the situation: create a new resume, update our LinkedIn profile and hit the job boards. This discussion will focus solely on steps we can take to take better care of ourselves during this time of transition, and how to increase the awareness around how to preserve and potentially strengthen our relationship at home.
Transitional Housing Program & Pathway to Home Ownership
Transitional Housing Program & Pathway to Home Ownership
Transitional Housing Program & Pathway to Home Ownership
Stable housing is paramount to a person’s ability to thrive. For each client we serve, our priority is securing housing—both temporary and more permanent solutions.
- Transitional Housing: supportive services and housing to help men, women, and families reunify, rebuild, and transition to permanent housing
- Permanent Housing: affordable apart
Stable housing is paramount to a person’s ability to thrive. For each client we serve, our priority is securing housing—both temporary and more permanent solutions.
- Transitional Housing: supportive services and housing to help men, women, and families reunify, rebuild, and transition to permanent housing
- Permanent Housing: affordable apartments or houses provide a safe and stable home for low-income women, children, and families. Participants that desire to become homeowners have the option to enroll in our Pathways to Homeownership program.
- Homeless Services: programs for homeless veterans, men, women and families to meet their basic needs, secure permanent housing, prevent eviction, and more
VETERANS SERVICES
ENFP thanks the men and women that serve/served our country. ENFP offers social service referrals to Veterans and their families. Group Coaching on Marriage and Family challenges, referrals to mental health professions if the veteran's needs are outside of our scope of practice, and access to Empowered to Change programs offered by ENFP.
CAREER TRANSITION COACHING
Career transition coaching isn't the same thing as a recruiter or 'headhunter.' For example, a career transition coach is someone specifically trained to help a client navigate a career change. Normally, this type of coaching is sought out after a layoff or reduction in force (RIF) to help the client get through the tough transition into a new role.
Your ENFP Career Transition Coach also connects you to information and resources to:
- Assess your job skills and see how they apply to civilian jobs
- Learn about education and training options like certifications, apprenticeships, and licensing
- Build your job-search skills
- Start or grow your own business
PATHWAYS TO HOME OWNERSHIP
The words veteran and homelessness should never
be used in the same sentence.
ENFP provides social service referrals, FDIC Money Smart Adult classes to help veterans learn how to budget, save, restore their credit, and prepare for home ownership.
We also have a sweat equity program in which qualified veterans can become homeowners with an affordable mortgage.
EMPOWERED TO CHANGE!
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT COACHING
Every woman carries great potential. In response to the unique needs of women experiencing homelessness we have developed a nine-week program with a focus on job-readiness, empowerment, entrepreneurship, self-care, health and wellness. Each class is facilitated by a Certified Life/Career Coach. Designed innovative and holistic approaches ensure women break the cycle of poverty themselves, their children, and future generations