Representatives from Palm Beach County, the City of West Palm Beach, Payne Chapel AME Church and development partners gathered on Wednesday, May 28 to celebrate the groundbreaking of Hawk’s Edge, a supportive housing development.
Hawk’s Edge was made possible through a collaborative effort between Palm Beach County, West Palm Beach, Payne Chapel and FLITE Center. It includes the rehabilitation of eight apartment units that will be used to provide transitional housing for 16 young adults (ages 18 to 25), with a special focus on youth aging out of foster care and survivors of human trafficking.
FLITE Center will offer on-site supportive services, leveraging the proximity of its drop-in center located directly across the street. This setup ensures that youth residents have immediate access to vital resources, including case management, education, employment support and mental health services…