The Housing First Minnesota Foundation celebrated the completion of six housing units for families in recovery in September. The apartment remodels were done as part of the Foundation’s latest Family Recovering Housing project benefitting Avivo.
“The Housing First Minnesota Foundation is privileged to be able to use the skills of our members and the housing industry to provide a better quality of living for these families in Avivo’s recovery programs,” said David Siegel, executive director of the Foundation. “This is one small undertaking we can do to help these women in recovery achieve their goals of lifelong wellness and success.”
Avivo’s family recovery program allows women to live with their children while undertaking the challenging task of recovering from chemical dependency.
The Foundation had three build partners come forward to make this project possible. Two units were fully renovated by Plekkenpol Builders, two were fully renovated by The Kingdom Builders, and two units are now under renovation by John Kraemer & Sons, Inc.
“This unique partnership brings together builders, trade partners, donors, volunteers, and service providers who all share the goal of addressing homelessness,” said Paul Roecker, president of Housing First Minnesota Foundation and sales representative at Lyman Roofing and Siding. “It is truly an honor to help others achieve a better quality of living.”
Quality housing is critical for mothers to focus on recovery, go back to school, and find employment. Avivo specializes in serving individuals with the greatest barriers to success—homelessness, poverty, addiction, and mental illness.
With the completion of these six apartment units, the Foundation has now renovated 15 apartment units for families in Avivo’s recovery program.
