THE DRAKE HOUSE

We match moms and school-aged children with a screened and trained volunteer advocate who provides support, friendship, and assistance with family needs. The Drake Village clients receive specific budget mentoring support from volunteers.

The Drake House offers a variety of services to assist residents in their journey toward self-sufficiency. Our strategic objective includes:

  1. Assisting single mothers experiencing homelessness by developing a resume and identifying a career path towards financial security.
  2. Working together to identify goals and needs of the family and the resources to promote success.
  3. Providing weekly educational programs on topics including relationship building, parenting, health and wellness, and money management.

In our last fiscal year, 93% of our families have transitioned to stable housing and the average savings of our families upon leaving the program was $2,754. Approximately 70% of mothers are employed when coming to The Drake House and 90% are employed when exiting the program. Last year, the average increase in monthly income was 63% (The living wage required to afford a two-bedroom apartment in our North Fulton community is $21.27 per hour while our mother average is $13.10).

 

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BASIC NECESSITIES

Short-term, furnished housing; groceries, personal care necessities; laundry facilities; computer room; and MARTA passes.

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CHILDREN AND TEEN PROGRAMS

Elementary and middle school students attend an after-school program for tutoring, enrichment activities, and social-emotional learning skills.
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EDUCATION

Mothers attend mandatory, weekly workshops focused on personal finance education, health and well-being, relationship management, parenting skills, and nutritional meal planning.

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ADVOCATE

We pair each family member is paired with a trained, volunteer advocate who provides guidance, mentorship, and friendship.

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CAREER SERVICES

Mothers meet weekly with our Career Coach to provide assistance with resume development, interviewing skills, career attire, career development, and job leads. Throughout the year, we offer industry-related, professional-led career seminars to our residents. To make job searching easier, desktop computers with internet access are in each apartment.

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EMPOWERMENT PLAN

Upon intake, mothers meet with their Family Services Manager to identify the family’s needs and design a customized list of personal and professional goals to attain while at The Drake House. Plans include setting financial goals for self-sufficiency and stable housing, as well as identifying any medical, vision, dental and mental health needs of the family. In addition, we partner with many community-based organizations and pro-bono resources to fill the gap of needed services.

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THE DRAKE VILLAGE

Provides “next-step” affordable housing available to mothers who successfully complete their empowerment plan at The Drake House. Sixteen two-bedroom apartments are available with an annual lease to moms at a reduced rate. The goals of this program are to further financial behavior change and stabilize families. Mothers work with a volunteer budget coach and Family Services Manager to increase income, savings, and credit scores, as well as decrease debt and ensure timely rent payments.

“The Drake House is my chance to change the course of my life and my children’s lives.”