“After living all over the nation and traveling overseas during my tours in the military, I know that there is a difference between a house and a home, and at Bastion I have found my home in a real neighborhood. Living at Bastion gives me balance. "
– D
“I still struggle now and then, but now that I live at Bastion my setbacks are not nearly as damaging. Things are getting better. Everyone is always here when I need them and I have the help I need to stay on track.”
– S
“Living here has made making friends so easy, which was once a challenge for me. I felt depressed for a long time, but Bastion has changed everything. I have done more in my first 2 months living here then I have done in the last 2 years.”
– T
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58 apartment homes and 112 residents including 37 children
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1.28 acres for future commercial development
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Co-housing model pioneered by Generations of Hope
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Over $14 million invested so far in the first community in New Orleans
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1,700 square foot Wellness Center that hosts other nonprofits, socials, yoga and mind-body groups
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Staffed with a social worker and vocational rehabilitation counselor
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We are measuring the following domains through quantitative and qualitative assessments:
Belonging • Hope • Mental Health • Physical Health • Post Traumatic Growth • Purpose • Resilience • Social Connectedness 99% of survey respondents report experiencing a positive growth since moving into the community including building new friendships, continuing education, getting needed health support, creating new programs, and reaching financial stability Our first case study describes the post military transition of an Iraq veteran (Sam) and Bastion’s impact on his life. Through Bastion he has received stable and affordable housing, built meaningful relationships with neighbors, gained a sense of purpose and responsibility to serve others in the community, and achieved successful life course transitions. “It’s nice to know that you’re needed again, and your life has value. Bastion is pushing the boundaries of what the community can do to help veterans heal, and I’m a part of that too.” -Sam |