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NO VETERAN
LEFT BEHIND 

OUR PROGRAMS

PROJECT
ADVANCE

Project Advance prevents homelessness whenever possible for veteran families, men and women. This program can help with rent, utilities, phone, etc. in an effort to prevent homelessness before it begins. 

THE
ACADEMY

The Academy is a structured, facility-based program for male veterans battling addiction and mental health issues. The mission of The Academy is to provide veterans the opportunities and resources necessary to transition from chronic homelessness to sustained independent living.

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Veteran Assistance

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Affordable Housing

  • Housing is obtained at a cost that matches the individual’s income or anticipated income through a group of housing partners that includes Urban Housing Solutions, Prestige Pointe, First Nashville Realty Management and others. BLF will pay up to the first two months rent, utilities and deposits depending on the assessed need of the individual. The individual will typically have a job within the first 30 days in the program which allows them to pay their own rent thereafter.

Job Assistance

  • Building Lives provides job placement assistance utilizing a network of employment service companies and individual corporations who have agreed to partner with Building Lives to provide employment opportunities. This information is provided by the BLF Resource Coordinators. Additional employment opportunities are communicated as they become available through the BLF network.

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Apartment Furnishings

  • Each participant is provided an apartment package free of charge that includes towels, bedding, cleaning supplies, dishes, pots/pans, silverware, coffee pot, pillows, etc. Complete furniture for the apartment is also furnished as furniture is available.

Guidance Counseling

  • A Resource Coordinator (Mentor) is provided to each individual. Their role is to assist the individual to successfully attain the individual’s new life goals. The Mentor will provide life skills training, budgeting assistance, serve as a sounding board/listen and provide options and solutions as needed. The Mentor also encourages the individual to join a church, mosque or synagogue of their choice, get involved with community service and provides avenues to grow the individual’s community (new associates, friends and contacts).

SUPPORT US

For information on our programs, how to volunteer, how to apply for assistance, or for other questions regarding our foundation, please contact:

JEFF UPTON

Executive Director
Email: Jeff@WeAreBuildingLives.org

KEVIN WILKINSON

Operations Director
Email: Kevin@WeAreBuildingLives.org

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CONTACT US

The Academy

The mission of THE ACADEMY is to provide veterans the opportunities necessary to transition from chronic homelessness to sustained independent living.

Four Step Process:

  • Orientation & Adjustment (6-12 months)

  • Program Commitment / Goals (6-12 Months)

  • Transition to Independent Living

  • Independent Living

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Counseling & Support

  • Drug / Alcohol Counseling & Support

  • Pre-employment Training

  • Veteran’s Benefits Counseling

  • Clothing & Personal Hygiene Items provided

  • Food / Meals Prepared and Served

  • Mentoring Program

Health & Fitness

  • Coordination and Transportation to Doctor and Clinic Appointments

  • Secure & Provide access to prescribed medications

  • Random, routine drug screening provided

  • Special dietary needs are provided for

  • Opportunities for exercise and relaxation are provided

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Spiritual Development

  • Individual and Group spiritual development time is provided

  • Access to Community Churches is provided

  • Spiritual development programs are provided

Other Essentials

  • Personal Time

  • Structured Work Experience & Training

  • Shared Household Duties & Responsibilities

  • Fire / Life Safety Plan and Drills

  • Community Involvement and Activities

  • Strictly applied House Rules and Disciplinary Programs

  • Recognition and Incentives for superior performance

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