Murchison said the end goal is for the women to leave empowered. Get them skilled up and get them working. "Eventually, some of the people that are staying here can land jobs in the building trades and become self-sufficient and have good paying jobs and good benefits. "What Sisters Haven provides for these women is invaluable," said Dave Wondolowski, executive secretary for the Cleveland Building and Constructions Trades Council. The Cleveland Building and Construction Trades Council has provided volunteer labor during the renovation and plans to train Sisters Haven’s clients who have an interest in the trades. Sisters Haven has also received help from Cleveland City Councilmembers Danny Kelly and Jenny Spencer. has been assisting them as an owner’s representative at no cost. The basement will have a computer room, living room and storage.Īrchitect Mark Reinhold Renovations are being made on Sisters Haven's home for pregnant women experiencing homelessness. Part of the renovations include an addition, which will create additional bedrooms, to bring the total to seven, and a new kitchen. Rocky River United Methodist Church donated the home, which sits in a historic district, to Sisters Haven. "We want them to live in a community that has support and absolutely healthy babies. We want them to have sustainable housing," Mallett said. "The outcome that we're hoping for is empowered mothers. Some of the partners include Village of Healing, Seeds of Literacy, Cuyahoga County Community College and OhioGuidestone. There will be educational assistance and help with financial and job, and career pathways. Mallett said the wrap-around services will focus on physical, emotional, mental, faith and family needs. "So, I know how crucial that is… is definitely needed throughout your journey," Murchison said. She had a child as a teen and said her passion for the project comes from knowing the struggles she faced, despite having support from her parents and the church community. "We want to help the moms, but we also want to help them pour into raising healthy children," said Yvonne Murchison, executive director of operations for Sisters Haven. Women who live in the home will have access to several programs and resources to help ensure a successful pregnancy and develop a plan for eventually becoming self-sufficient and living on their own. So, that takes a huge toll on the outcome of their pregnancy and their baby’s health." The number one cause of maternal vulnerability in Cuyahoga County is their physical environment. "And what we want to do is provide a safe and supportive haven for the women and their babies in the most vulnerable time of their life. "There’s a critical shortage of housing for pregnant women who are experiencing homelessness," said Julie Mallett, director of mission services and development for Sisters Haven. Women can be referred to Sisters Haven or contact them directly. By the end of the year, it plans to be able to house up to seven pregnant women, who can remain in the home until their child is approximately 9 months old. Sisters Haven, a faith-based nonprofit, is currently renovating a home in Cleveland’s Cudell neighborhood. Pregnant women experiencing homelessness in Northeast Ohio will soon have another safe and supportive housing option.
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