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Brigid's Hope
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Brigid's Hope

Brigid’s Hope is a 12-month transitional housing program serving women ages 35 and older who have experienced homelessness and incarceration. The program’s primary goal is to reduce returns to the criminal justice system by providing comprehensive resources that empower participants to lead safe, stable, and productive lives. As women rebuild after incarceration and commit to their recovery journeys, each participant is paired with a female mentor who offers consistent encouragement, guidance, and accountability. Through this holistic support model,

 

Brigid’s Hope continues to achieve a recidivism rate of less than 20%, reflecting the program’s effectiveness in helping women establish long-term stability and success. 

Recent Achievements

  • 100 % of recent Brigid's Hope graduates transitioned to stable homes

  • 80% of recent graduates increased their education or income

  • A second therapist was added to allow for smaller therapy groups, giving the women more time to focus and process

Diversion

Diversion

The Beacon’s Diversion program is a referral-based partnership with the larger Continuum of Care designed to serve individuals and families experiencing homelessness by providing timely, targeted support that helps divert them from needing longer-term interventions within the homeless response system. In partnership with the Coalition for the Homeless Houston, the program works to identify safe and appropriate alternative housing solutions through problem-solving, short-term assistance, and connection to community resources. By intervening early and leveraging strong collaborative partnerships, the diversion helps stabilize households, preserve housing options, and reduce the need for emergency shelter. 

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Services offered include: 

  • Short-term, strengths-based case management 

  • Limited financial assistance to resolve immediate housing crises 

  • Housing problem-solving, mediation, and reunification with social support systems 

  • Referrals to internal and external resources to increase access to employment and income 

  • Financial counseling and housing stabilization planning 

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Rapid Rehousing

Rapid Rehousing

The Rapid Rehousing program, developed in partnership with the Coalition for the Homeless, provides immediate, housing-focused support to individuals and families experiencing homelessness. The program works to quickly move participants from shelters or unstable living situations into safe, permanent housing while reducing barriers that often delay placement. 

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Through this collaboration, participants receive short-term rental assistance, housing navigation, and individualized case management. This program emphasizes dignity, choice, and self-sufficiency, helping participants not only secure housing quickly but also build the skills and support needed to remain housed. 

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Services include: 

  • Housing navigation and landlord engagement 

  • Short-term rental and utility assistance 

  • Move-in assistance and basic household items 

  • Individualized case management and housing stabilization planning 

  • Employment and income support referrals 

  • Connection to community-based services such as healthcare, benefits, and counseling 

  • Ongoing follow-up to support long-term housing retention 

For more information about volunteering with Brigid's Hope, please click here. 

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