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Our Services

Safe and Stable Housing

The primary service is providing a secure, temporary place to live, often for a period of up to 6 months. This stability is the foundation for addressing other life challenges.

Housing Search Assistance

Traditional houses help residents find and secure permanent housing by offering resources for searching and guidance through the application process.​

Peer Support

A supportive community environment where residents can connect with others who have similar experiences can help build a sense of belonging and reduce isolation.

Safe, Affordable Housing
Community-Based Support
Re-Entry Focus
A Safe Place to Start Again
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What We Offer

At  Wandermere House, we provide more than just a place to live. Our team is committed to walking alongside residents as they navigate the challenges of re-entry. We offer:

Safe, Affordable Housing:

A stable and welcoming home environment.

Re-Entry Focus:

Tools and opportunities to help residents achieve personal goals, rebuild relationships, and establish independence.

Community-Based Support:

Guidance from staff and connections to legal, health, employment, and educational resources.

Respect & Dignity:

A culture where every resident is treated with compassion, fairness, and respect.

 
Respect & Dignity
Our Commitment

We understand that the journey home after incarceration can be challenging. That’s why we’re committed to creating a space where residents feel seen, supported, and equipped to succeed. We work in partnership with community organizations, state agencies, and local advocates to ensure our residents have the resources they need for a fresh start.

Key Facts on Success Rates & Stable Housing for Returning Citizens​

 

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  • Greater risk of homelessness / housing instability after release

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  • Stable housing reduces recidivism

    • A study of a permanent supportive housing reentry program in Montgomery County, MD found participants were 40% less likely to be rearrested within one year, and 61% less likely to be reincarcerated, compared to those without stable housing. Montgomery County Maryland

    • The Returning Home Ohio Pilot Project showed that those receiving supportive housing services were 40% less likely to be rearrested. housingmatters.urban.org

  • The earlier the housing after release, the better

    • Research shows that securing stable housing soon after release is crucial: delays increase risk of reoffending. housingmatters.urban.org+2ijrd.csw.fsu.edu+2

    • Residential mobility (frequent address changes) is strongly predictive of recidivism. In one study of 2,000 people released, the odds of returning to prison rose by at least 70% for each time the person changed residences. 

  • Associated improvements in other domains

    • Stable housing helps people maintain employment, manage health needs (mental health/substance abuse), meet requirements of parole/probation, and reconnect with family support. All of these contribute to lower risk of returning to the criminal justice system. ijrd.csw.fsu.edu+2cjcc.dc.gov+2

    • In a housing first or supportive housing model, other benefits such as reduced use of emergency services, fewer arrests, fewer days in jail, etc., have been shown. Pew Charitable Trusts+1

  • Housing instability is a major barrier to reentry success

    • Nearly two out of three people released from state prison are rearrested within three years. Housing instability is one of the key risk factors. housingmatters.urban.org+3Office of Minority Health+3Prison Policy Initiative+3

    • For many, challenges to obtaining stable housing include affordability, prior evictions, discrimination against people with criminal records, and eligibility restrictions for subsidized housing. 

  • Economic and community benefits

A Safe Space For Lasting Change

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