Established to help residents to redefine their role from feeling empty and valueless to one that has purpose and meaning by helping them to become competitively employed.  The objectives are to increase the number of residents who participate in competitive employment and to increase the length of employment for each participant so that more of our residents will experience success in the workplace.

 

For residents who are not successful obtaining employment the on-site Coffee Cup Café offers the opportunity for residents to engage in the same activities as if they were involved in competitive employment.  The Café is open 3 mornings per week. Residents are responsible for all activities related to the operations of the Café.

 

In addition to the Cafe', Martin House has expanded our in-house employment opportunities, by developing the Helping Hand, an in-house store.  The store, open one time per week, offers residents the opportunity to collect donations, price inventory, learn customer service skills, and improving their financial literacy.  Items are low priced, ranging from $0.05 to $3.00.  Martin House residents are able to stretch their finances by purchasing hygiene products, clothing, and decorative items for their room.

Additionally, Martin House may broker from other community agencies:

• Case Management

• Visiting Nurses either medical or psychiatric

• Behavioral Health Services

• Medical Services

• Other services as needed