Philomatheon Society-the Blind, 2701 Tuscarawas St W, Canton, OH 44708, US

Services The moment of reaching out for help can be the most vulnerable for someone going through a difficult time. That's why in everything we do at Beatitude House we use care and compassion. The services offered at Beatitude House combine educational services with housing and support programs. We offer two housing programs for the disadvantaged women of the Valley. Transitional Housing The transitional housing program is a two-year program that provides a combination of services. To be eligible, a woman must have custody of at least one child age 13 or younger, be willing to attend a full-time educational or career preparation program and be drug and alcohol free for at least one year. We believe in personal growth, education, parenting skills and a safe place to call home as the keys to successful completion of the transitional housing. Ninety percent ( 90% ) of the families that complete the program find permanent housing. Permanent Supportive Housing In addition to the transitional housing program, Beatitude House also offers a new permanent supportive housing option in Mahoning County. It is here that a woman can take the skills she has learned at Beatitude House and live her life on her own. To be eligible, a woman must be homeless with a documented disability or with a child whose disability prevents her from working, and be drug free for one year or have a recommendation from a recovery program. Women in this program receive regular home visits from a staff member. A lease agreement is arranged by the woman and, if she becomes able to maintain her life without support from Beatitude House, she may leave the program and keep her housing. The permanent supportive housing program includes 12 units of subsidized housing, 10 for women with children and two for single women. Women may choose their own location and we will provide a liaison between the landlord and the client. Sites must be in Mahoning County. To aid women in reaching their goals, we also offer support services for families including case management, budgeting and time management to maintain stability and prevent housing loss. Services The services provided at Beatitude House assist with the housing programs and facilitate the achievement of goals set by the women. We strive to offer well-rounded programs with a focus on betterment of the individual through education, care and compassion. Through the empowerment of the individual, the women go on to develop their personal education goals to secure and maintain meaningful employment, family stability and continued economic growth.