American Society of Community Benefits is a non‑religious, non‑political 501(c)(3) providing housing, essential aid, and inclusive programs for veterans, abuse survivors, LGBTQ+ individuals, and youth to promote safety, stability, and connection. American Society of Community Benefits (the Nonprofit) was formed for the charitable purposes of providing a temporary shared community and transitional housing accommodations for individuals who are (1) living in a drug and alcohol-free environment, (2) receiving medication-assisted treatment or (3) experiencing housing insecurities. These individuals struggle with daily triggers, temptations and cravings. While getting sober is a huge step, staying sober can be difficult. For those who relapse, they may be kicked out of temporary housing - even for any minor indiscretions, including taking prescription medication. The Nonprofit, however, will provide a recovery residence that is a sober, safe and healthy living environment, free from alcohol and illicit drug use and centered on peer support and connection to services that promote sustained recovery including: continued sobriety, improved individual health, residential stability, and positive community involvement. In addition, the Nonprofit will require the residents to do weekly chores, keep the house clean and comply with the house rules. This model has been successfully used by thousands of 501(c)(3) sober living homes and has helped thousands of individuals to become sober and self sufficient and regain confidence. The Nonprofit may also be providing quality shared housing to improve the lives of members of charitable classes, such as disabled veterans, individuals transitioning from prison, foster children who have aged out, elderly, special needs adults, disadvantaged women, etc. Housing costs have dramatically increased even though almost 10 million people are unemployed. As a result, certain groups are having a difficult time finding affordable housing or are vulnerable to becoming homeless. For example, many aged-out foster youth will experience homelessness after they are forced to leave foster care when they turn 18 or 21 because they cannot afford housing. The Nonprofit will provide housing, build their confidence, and help them find employment so they can live independently. For elderly individuals, many remain in their own home even though it is too big to maintain as they grow older, or too risky to live at home alone if that elderly person requires immediate medical attention, but in-home care may be expensive. Although residential assisted living is an option, it can be expensive for many who were forced into early retirement or didn't save enough for retirement. So shared housing with other elderly individuals is a cheaper alternative, while living in great neighborhoods, with facilities designed to meet their physical, social, recreational, health care and transportation needs. There is also tremendous demand for housing for veterans who are either transitioning into society or homeless. The Nonprofit's shared housing for veterans will be a place to help veterans heal, lead veterans from despair to hope, provide a chance for them to recover and grow, and offer housing while transitioning in a new area of expertise. The Nonprofit will also provide support and housing for individuals who have overcome incarceration, trauma or abuse and single parents who qualify for government assistance. The Nonprofit will provide recovery, tranquility, safety and comfort, for these individuals, while offering resources they need including basic necessities as they try to get back on their feet and improve their lives. The Nonprofit's shared housing for any or all the charitable groups described above will: (1) provide recovery assistance, (2) solve homelessness, (3) end poverty, (4) reunite families, and (5) improve physical, mental, spiritual and social well-being.
