Eben Homes provides affordable housing and a structured path toward independence for low-income families with children. We address the root cause — not the symptoms — of generational poverty.
Most poverty interventions treat symptoms — food, clothing, emergency assistance — without addressing the instability underneath. We start with shelter and build upward from there.
A family that doesn't know where they'll sleep next month cannot plan for next year. We provide a home with a covenant guarantee — no eviction while the family honors the agreement.
Every adult is required to participate in continuing education or vocational training, and life skills classes. Stability without growth is stagnation.
Eben is a launchpad. A goal for the family is to achieve financial independence with no further need for subsidized living expenses.
Eben aims to walk with families to independence. Maslow's hierarchy of needs gives us a good framework to freedom.
A safe, clean, well-maintained home. The foundation everything else rests on.
Covenant guarantee. Families honoring the agreement are never displaced.
Required career development. Community events. Connection, not isolation.
Required education. Income growth. Rent that increases with earnings — gently.
Independence. The cycle is broken. The family chooses what comes next.
We follow the HUD-standard guideline of 30% of gross household income. As income grows, we work alongside the family to gradually adjust rent — moving toward full market rent as the family approaches independence.
Eben commits to families. Families commit to Eben. The covenant lays out both sides plainly — including our promises back to you.
Clean, undamaged condition. No smoking on the property. Regular home inspections with advance notice.
Adult supervision overnight. School-aged children regularly attending. Approved residents only.
A case worker is assigned to each family to ensure they're staying on track. Adults enrolled in continuing education. Annual personal development plan.
No eviction while honoring the covenant. Responsive maintenance. Graduation support when you're ready.
Save and return any time. We review every submission personally.
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