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The Journey

Becoming independent is a big step. One that often comes with a lot of fears and reservations, especially for orphaned youth in Haiti. 

 

The Independence Houses are extensions of the residential homes on Emmaus House’s campus. The purpose of these houses is to aid youth in mastering independence skills under the protection and supervision of Emmaus House. Being a resident of Independence is a privilege and must be earned with hard work, a commitment to the program, and trustworthiness. 

 

There are two Independence Houses on campus- one for male residents and one for female residents. Each house will have capacity for up to 6 residents at a time. Youth will live independent of house parents, but will have weekly check-ins with the Social Worker overseeing the houses. 

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Youth in the Independence Houses will work together to manage the homes - managing budgets, cooking meals, and sharing responsibilities to keep the houses clean.

 

Independence Houses 

The Independence Program will provide a stable, supportive environment on the EH Campus where these youth can gain essential life skills, and prepare for a successful future beyond Emmaus House.

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Make a lasting impact and become an Independence House sponsor! 

Partner with us to grow our impact and better prepare orphaned youth to become independent in Haiti!

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We currently have sponsorship to support our youth, but we're excited to expand our impact with the launch of new Independence Houses. To make this happen, we're seeking partners who can help us cover the additional $1460 per month needed to operate these houses. With your support, we can make a real difference in the lives of our youth and provide them with the resources they need to thrive. 

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Emmaus House is a licensed non-profit 501(c)(3) organization.

EIN: 46-2945431 | PO Box 3224, Johnson City, TN 37602 ​​

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