The City of Raleigh recently unveiled Hope Village at Method, signaling a new chapter for young adults exiting the foster care system. This supportive housing community, which opened its doors for the first time, is notable for dedicating eight of its nine units to youths transitioning from foster care, with the final unit reserved for a resident advisor offering on-site support. The project, which received a $700,000 grant from the City Council in May 2023, officially moved from blueprint to brick and mortar when the City closed on the loan in August 2024, as reported by the City of Raleigh’s official website.
Graduate of the foster care system and youth advisor to the project, Mia Murphy, highlighted the significance of the housing during a Youth Advisory Board meeting. “In our Youth Advisory Board meeting, we all said that housing was the biggest need for youth leaving foster care,” Murphy told the City of Raleigh in an interview. Echoing the sentiment, she expressed her enthusiasm for the project’s potential to enable young adults to “achieve what they want in life.”
Hope Village is not merely a cluster of living spaces but a community designed to foster belonging. Murphy shared her vision for the residents’ experience: “I hope they feel a weight off their shoulders when they walk in. I hope they feel the love that we all put into these homes.” Murphy’s comments underscore the project’s intent to provide more than shelter but a foundation from which its residents can aspire to greater heights, as per the City of Raleigh…