Helping people recover from addiction and build better lives is no easy task, but it’s the mission of the Dallas 24 Hour Club.
A new chapter: Trevor’s Place under construction
The nonprofit is currently constructing a new facility, Trevor’s Place, designed to help individuals reenter the workforce and secure better-paying jobs. The project, in development since last year, is now becoming a reality.
“This is going to be our development office,” said CEO Tim Grigsby, as construction continues on the new site.
Support beyond shelter: A holistic approach to recovery
The Dallas 24 Hour Club provides transitional housing and support for people experiencing homelessness and addiction. Grigsby said the goal is to help individuals achieve permanent sobriety and avoid returning to homelessness, one way being through economic empowerment.
“Our response to that is helping people increase their wages,” Grigsby said.
Meeting the cost of living: Economic empowerment through training
According to an MIT study, a single adult must earn about $23 an hour to afford living in Dallas County. Trevor’s Place aims to help residents reach that benchmark by offering wraparound services, including life skills classes, education, and 17-week certification programs…