A-HOME Programs
A-HOME provides safe, affordable rental housing in northern Westchester by purchasing, developing and managing properties for its current programs, which include independent supportive living for low-income older adults and individuals with disabilities and apartments for single parent low income families. Through A-HOME’s case management and linkages with human service agencies, it has the ability to provide the needed support that helps individuals to live as independently as their potential allows. Volunteers step in to fill the gap between services provided and the needs of residents. A-HOME owns 11 properties with 16 houses and provides property management to other nonprofit housing organizations.
Single Parent and Family Housing
Apartments in Bedford Hills, Croton Falls and Katonah offer housing to families. Families have been able to move from substandard, overcrowded housing to a safe, affordable home at A-HOME. Support for the families is available through a full-time Case Manager.
Independent Supportive Shared Senior Housing
The ability to be self-sufficient is a criteria for acceptance to A-HOME and residents are encouraged to remain independent. Houses in Bedford Hills, Chappaqua, Katonah and Thornwood are located close to shopping and town centers to allow residents aged 55 and older access to grocery stores, libraries and other amenities. Each adult has a private bedroom and shares the common areas of the house.
In 2009 A-HOME completed construction on the first affordable housing for seniors in Pound Ridge. Including two intergenerational properties, A-HOME has nine houses for seniors. Case management is available twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, and volunteers are available to seniors when needed for help getting to appointments and enhancing their quality of life and integration into their neighborhood.
Independent Shared Supportive Housing for Individuals with Disabilities
A-HOME has developed and manages three shared homes in Mount Kisco and South Salem for individuals with disabilities. Each individual has a private bedroom and shares the common areas of the house. Two of the houses are located close to a town center and residents can walk to shopping, the bus line or train station. The third home is located in a more rural area of northern Westchester and residents of that house need to provide their own transportation. The ability to live independently is necessary for admission to A-HOME and residents with disabilities are encouraged in their independence and many have part or full-time employment.
As with the older adult residents, case management is available and a volunteer program is available as needed.