Transitional Workforce & Housing Program (6–12 Months) Roots of Resilience
Location: Altadena, CA
Purpose:
This transitional program is for sober residents who have completed initial recovery and need long-term assistance reentering the workforce, reestablishing housing, and rebuilding their lives after fire displacement.
Core Components:
Transitional sober housing in newly purchased or renovated Altadena properties
Employment readiness coaching, job placement, and ongoing career mentoring
GED/ESL programs, community college access, and trade certification partnerships
Financial literacy, savings plans, and credit rebuilding sessions
Ongoing therapy or group processing for trauma, PTSD, and fire-related anxiety
Access to public benefits, legal aid, and housing navigation
Monthly progress evaluations and individualized independence planning
Outcome:
Graduates will achieve employment or school enrollment, create a savings cushion, and transition into stable housing with a long-term support network in place.
