McAuley Village
An Effective Practice
Description
McAuley Village is a transitional 23 apartment facility founded in 1990 in response to the growing number of single parents who could neither house nor support themselves and their young children. The village provides sanitary and secure housing to single parents at 30% of their income; in turn residents pledge to abide by contracts which stipulate individual goals and objectives. Accompanying affordable housing are on-site day care facilities, mentoring and tutoring, and housing and employment services.
Goal / Mission
McAuley Village attempts to take poor single parents from a life of welfare dependence to one of independence. Although primarily a housing program, it also holistically addresses the many factors contributing to the vulnerability of these families, while attempting to tailor a solution to each family.
Results / Accomplishments
Since McAuley Village opened in June 1990, about 150 families with children 10 or under have been served. Two-thirds have succeeded in remaining in academic programs and/or work after they completed residency. In 1996 McAuley Village received a National Excellence Award in recognition of its innovative approach to assisting poor parents from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development.
About this Promising Practice
Organization(s)
McAuley Corporation
Primary Contact
Donald P. Wolfe, Executive Director
The McAuley Corporation
622 Elmwood Ave.
Providence, RI 02907
(401) 941-9013
dpwolfe@mcauleyri.org
http://www.mcauleyri.org/
The McAuley Corporation
622 Elmwood Ave.
Providence, RI 02907
(401) 941-9013
dpwolfe@mcauleyri.org
http://www.mcauleyri.org/
Topics
Economy / Housing & Homes
Economy / Poverty
Economy / Poverty
Organization(s)
McAuley Corporation
Source
MOST Clearing House
Date of publication
1996
Date of implementation
1990
Geographic Type
Urban
Location
Providence, RI
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Target Audience
Families
Additional Audience
Low-income