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‘Everyone deserves a home’: ‘399 Housing’ nears completion in Clinton
['Catholic Messenger Staff']
The Catholic Messenger
The permanent supportive housing program served 20 households, 82% of which remained in permanent housing after completing their programs, said Shannon Sander-Welzien, executive director of YWCA Clinton.
“The sisters are excited to see the YWCA’s supportive housing project completed so more people can be assured of housing,” said Sister Jan Cebula, OSF, the Clinton Franciscans’ president.
The supportive housing project will provide 24 people/families with decent, safe housing and stability.”The apartment building, “399 Housing,” takes its name from its address: 399 6th Ave. S., to reflect respect for the people who will call it home, Plasschaert said.
399 Housing ServicesThe soon-to-open 399 Housing apartment building will provide permanent housing “paired with wraparound, person-centered support to promote long-term stability,” said Michelle Plasschaert, director of the YWCA Clinton Empowerment Center, which will operate 399 Housing.
In addition, organizations such as the YWCA Clinton Empowerment Center provide vouchers for emergency, temporary stays in hotels.