Safe Haven Rentals

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🏠 Providing housing statewide
📚 Teaching others how to start & fill shared living homes
Helping people secure housing while turning purpose into income 🙌🏾💸

☎️ 352-779-3108
📧 [email protected]

06/17/2026

One of the biggest misconceptions about shared living is that the property is the hardest part. I do not know why lol cause mannnn 🥴😮‍💨🤌🏾

It’s definitely not.

The hardest part is building a system that works.

The property gets participants in the door.

The system keeps your program running smoothly.

I’ve seen people spend thousands furnishing a property but have no intake process, no documentation, no policies, and no structure.

Then they’re surprised when problems arise. 😅

The reality is that every successful shared living program needs:

✅ Clear expectations
✅ Strong onboarding
✅ Documentation
✅ Policies and procedures
✅ Consistent enforcement

Without structure, you’re constantly reacting.

With structure, you’re leading🙌🏾.

That’s one of the biggest lessons I’ve learned over the years operating Safe Haven Rentals.

If you’re interested in starting your own shared living program, comment “INTERESTED” and I’ll send you information about my paperwork bundle, guides, and mentorship programs.

06/16/2026

This is a side of shared living that people rarely talk about.

Back in February, I lost one of my program participants. He was one of my veterans and 60+ years old & had existing health complications before joining my program. Despite having other options available, he chose to live independently and continue enjoying life on his own terms.

While his passing was heartbreaking, I find peace in knowing he spent his final chapter where he wanted to be.

This experience reminded me that what we do is about so much more than providing housing. It’s about providing dignity, choice, and a safe place to land.

Hug your loved ones a little tighter today. ❤️🫂

And now? We wait! 🤞🏾🙌🏾🏡🫂Further confirmation that God will take you through seasons you don’t completely understand, onl...
06/11/2026

And now? We wait! 🤞🏾🙌🏾🏡🫂

Further confirmation that God will take you through seasons you don’t completely understand, only to reveal later that He was positioning you the entire time. 💪🏾

Some closed doors weren’t punishment.
They were redirection. Sometimes rejection is protection.🤞🏾🫂

If you REALLY know my story, then you know exactly why this moment matters. ❤️🤝🏽

If you would have told me a few years ago that them same keys I was using to lock them behind a gate, would ironically turn into keys I used to free them, I would have thought you were crazy. 😮‍💨🙌🏾


I’ve been sending out a lot of emails lately to spread the word to more organizations of what I do and got this one back...
06/10/2026

I’ve been sending out a lot of emails lately to spread the word to more organizations of what I do and got this one back. Super excited!
Fingers crossed that I’ll be approved! Then I’ll officially be added to their directory for inmates in FL being released! Super excited! I’ve applied and I hope to hear back some time next week.
Wish me luck!! 🙌🏾🤞🏾🫂🏡

06/10/2026

People ask me all the time, “How do you think you’re going to end homelessness?”

The truth is, I don’t wake up trying to solve a nationwide problem overnight.

I focus on helping one person, one room, one opportunity, one day at a time.

Because if enough of us commit to changing one life at a time, eventually those lives add up. ❤️

Today it may be building a bed. Tomorrow it’s helping someone rebuild theirs.

06/08/2026

This lesson took me a long time to learn.

When you genuinely care about people, it’s easy to want to help every person who reaches out.

But one thing shared living taught me is that helping everyone is not the same thing as helping effectively.

Over the years, I’ve learned that boundaries are not selfish.

Standards are not selfish.

Structure is not selfish.

In fact, those things are what allow me to continue helping people year after year without burning out.

The truth is, I can’t save everybody.

But I can create stable housing opportunities for people who are ready to take the next step.

And that’s exactly what I intend to keep doing. 🏡❤️

If you’re interested in learning how I built and structured my shared living homes, comment “INTERESTED” below and I’ll send you information on my guides, paperwork bundle, and mentorship programs. 🙌🫂🏡

06/08/2026

Me and my right hand man getting everything together for the newest program participant who’s moving in soon.
Thankful to be able to continue to bless those who need it most! 🙌🫂🏡

Welcome to our page! An oversight of what our business is here to do & who we aim to serve Below🫂🏡🏡 Changing Lives Throu...
06/06/2026

Welcome to our page! An oversight of what our business is here to do & who we aim to serve Below🫂🏡

🏡 Changing Lives Through Housing Stability 💕

What started as a desire to help a few people find safe housing has grown into something much bigger.

Safe Haven Rentals is a privately funded shared-living and housing stabilization program serving veterans, seniors, adults with disabilities, returning citizens, individuals on the autism spectrum, and those experiencing housing instability.

We don’t just provide a place to stay. We help connect participants with community resources, employment opportunities, benefits assistance, and the support needed to work toward long-term independence and stability.

At this time, Safe Haven Rentals receives no federal funding or grants. The program continues to operate through participant program fees and my own personal investment because I truly believe everyone deserves a safe place to call home and an opportunity to move forward.

As our community’s needs continue to grow, I would love to connect with grant partners, donors, community organizations, churches, businesses, and other collaborators who share a passion for making a difference.

Together, we can help more people rebuild, recover, and thrive. ❤️

Please share our post to help us reach the ones who need us most🏡🫂

📞 352-779-3108
📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.safehavenrentalsbybarbii.com

06/05/2026

Hopefully the additional signage & package box will sway them to come & place items inside ?? lol
Should I put snacks inside for additional surprise?? 🤔🫣

Address

P. O. Box #140513
Gainesville, FL
32614

Opening Hours

Tuesday 8am - 6pm
Wednesday 8am - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 6pm
Friday 8am - 6pm
Saturday 8am - 4pm

Telephone

+3527793108

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