"We Served This Country, Too" PAMOJA HOUSE PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

Pamoja House advances services designed to motivate residents to take complete charge of their own lives. The foundation of the "Pamoja" House program ( a ki-Swahili word meaning togetherness & unity) is rooted in the belief that anyone, willing to take responsibility for his own life, given the proper support and direction, can and will become a productive member of society. Positive commun8ity living starts with the maintenance of the facility, community service, recreation, security, beautification, education and entertainment. The umbrella for these activities is the Resident Advisory Council. The Pamoja House Program implements a seven-tract independent living program consisting of (1) Orientation & Assessment, (2) Therapeutics, (3) Self Development & Personal Planning, (4) Skills Development, (5) Community Involvement, (6) Exodus, (7) Aftercare. All residents will go through the tracts, albeit at different paces.

Rental Assistance Program
This program is designed to provide rental subsidies for employed DHS Shelter or Drop in Center participants prepared for independent living. These participants will then participate in a full range or fupportive services designed to maintain their independent living status until they are able to pay market value rents without subsidy within a maximum period of two years.