TRANSITIONAL HOUSING
In January 2024, Dream Streets is opening the James R. Brown Transitional Housing Facility. Twelve of the available units will house participants in our Job Readiness Program and thirty six are for individuals and families in need of temporary housing. Our team is excited to expand our Dream Housing initiatives to include transitional living, as the current Middle Tennessee affordable housing crisis is only going to worsen in the coming years. Trends show that this crisis will continue to disproportionately affect the minority populations already living in generational poverty.
Dream Streets is joining the fight to secure affordable housing for all who call Nashville home.
Interested in living here? Follow the button below and apply today!
*Now accepting applications for individuals and couples and/or dependents 18 and over.
*Everyone 18 and over will have to apply and pay for an application.
*Families with children under 18 will be able to apply in March.
WHY TRANSITIONAL HOUSING?
The unsheltered population in the city of Nashville increased 11% from January 2022 to January 2023
Approximately 45% of the city’s unsheltered population is Black
48% of unsheltered Nashvillians report unmet mental health needs
62% of unsheltered Nashvillians report experiencing chronic homelessness
Without transitional housing, our city will continually be missing a crucial step between emergency shelters and permanent housing. Transitional housing offers supportive accommodation that is meant to bridge the gap from homelessness to permanent housing by offering structure, supervision, holistic support, life skills, and education/training opportunities.
Source: 2023 Point-In-Time (PIT) Homelessness Count conducted by MDHA in collaboration with Metro Homeless Impact Division, Tennessee Valley Healthcare System, Mental Health Cooperative
What Dream Streets Transitional Housing Tenants Will Receive:
Rent will be determined on an individual basis by income not to exceed $900
Supportive, safe environment conducive to healing
High quality, fresh groceries at no cost
Access to Case Manager and Licensed Master’s Level Social Worker to provide resource management
Free mental health counseling
Structure and an overall sense of community and belonging
Educational and workforce development opportunities
Assistance in finding permanent housing upon exiting transitional housing facility
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
One time donation opportunities.
To become a sponsor please contact the Housing + Resource Director: Haley Trusler at haley@dreamstreetstn.com.
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$250 covers comforter, 2 sheet sets, pillowcases, pillows, and a twin mattress.
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$500 sponsorship covers everything in the Sweet Dreams level + basic pots and pan set, plates, cutlery set, towels, wash cloths, bath mat
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$1000 covers everything in the Sweet Dreams + Dreams Come True Sponsorship packages + microwave, mini fridge, basic toiletry kit, laundry kit, twin bed frame, dresser, desk, chair, and rug