The Board of Directors of St. Vincent New Beginnings endorsed the plan to start a fundraising campaign in 2024 to fund Phase I of our transitional housing program.  

Phase I

Our immediate goal is to open a home near downtown Delaware with five beds to address the urgent need to help homeless single men from Delaware County being released from jail, prison or treatment facilities.  We will provide a transitional housing program built on integrity, dignity, support and mutual respect.  It will be a safe place for these men to continue on their journey to becoming restored citizens.   Our staff and volunteers will serve as mentors and will work with collaborating agencies and groups to provide the resources and services so these men can continue to make positive changes in their lives as they transition back into the community.

Men will have access to social services, the legal system and health services.  Staff and volunteers will assist the men in developing job skills, relationship skills, and basic life skills.  We will help them find jobs, save their money and move into permanent housing.  Access to transportation or transit passes will be provided so those staying at the house can get to and from job interviews, medical appointments and meetings with local agencies.  

We need your help to raise $250,000 in cash and $150,000 in pledges by May 31, 2025. We have raised over $210,000 in cash (84% of our goal) and $21,000 in pledges (14% of our goal) to date.  

Phase II

We know that there is a greater need than a program that is limited to working with 5 men at a time.  We anticipate the house will be full a few weeks after opening.

To meet the need, we plan to begin a capital campaign to raise funds to build a dedicated facility for up to 16 men near the Delaware County Jail.  Our plan is to begin this campaign shortly after we have opened the 5-bed home.  Our goal is to raise $2,000,000 for this facility.

Can we count on your support to help us meet our Phase I goal?