By Jenai - United Way Housing Coordinator
“I’m so proud of him.” That’s what Brian’s mom said after he finished an interview with The Suburbanite earlier this week. The paper interviewed two of the residents living at The Roberts House in order to paint a picture for local residents where group homes will be rehabbed as part of the DCA/DDD Special Needs Housing Partnership Loan Program. The converted ranch homes will house 4 individuals with developmental disabilities.
Brian and John spoke about what it’s been like to be living on their own for the past 16 months. They also talked about how they share chores, and what types of hobbies they enjoy when they aren’t working.
The BCUW/Madeline Partnership is collaborating with Advancing Opportunities to rehab a second home. Advancing Opportunities will be the service provider, helping the new residents to integrate into the community.
Look for the article and photographs in the paper this week.
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