Summary

Michelle Haimowitz, the executive director of Holy Ground PBC, discusses their mission to promote generational change and disrupt systems that suppress at-risk populations, specifically women and children. The program is a two to four-year program that focuses on building trust and creating generational change. They provide direct client care and have on-site resources such as a community suite and an afterschool program called the Learning Tree. The program addresses generational trauma and adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) through ACE-informed counseling and therapy. Michelle shares success stories of clients who have gained confidence, achieved academic success, and secured stable housing. Holy Ground PBC is privately funded through grants, community partnerships, and generous donors. The conversation covers topics such as post-case management, affordable housing, dual diagnosis, client-centered approach, good fit, language and vocabulary, education, housing crisis, and ways to help.

Takeaways

• Holy Ground PBC promotes generational change and disrupts systems that suppress at-risk populations.
• They provide direct client care and have on-site resources such as a community suite and an afterschool program called the Learning Tree.
• The program addresses generational trauma and adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) through ACE-informed counseling and therapy.
• Holy Ground PBC is privately funded through grants, community partnerships, and generous donors. Post-case management is provided to clients leaving the program to ensure sustainability and connect them with resources.
• Affordable housing is a challenge to obtain, but some clients have successfully secured Section 8 housing.
• The program focuses on client-centered approach and finding a good fit for both the client and the program.
• Language and vocabulary are important in treating individuals with respect and avoiding stigmatization.
• Education is a key factor in expanding opportunities for unhoused individuals.
• The housing crisis in Florida is a major obstacle for individuals and families.
• Ways to help include being empathetic, treating unhoused individuals with respect, and getting involved in programs and organizations that support them.

Titles

• Success Stories of Empowered Clients
• Addressing Generational Trauma and ACEs The Housing Crisis in Florida
• Ways to Help Unhoused Individuals

Keywords

Holy Ground PBC, generational change, at-risk populations, direct client care, community suite, Learning Tree, generational trauma, ACEs, ACE-informed counseling, therapy, success stories, stable housing, grants, community partnerships, donors, post-case management, affordable housing, dual diagnosis, client-centered approach, good fit, language and vocabulary, education, housing crisis, ways to help