Congressman Souder Tours The Rose Home
July 28, 2016 at 4:25 p.m.
By Jennifer [email protected]
The Rose Home, 72876 CR 29, Syracuse, has equal emphasis on spirituality and the 12 steps of recovery. It houses women ages 28 to 48.
Souder said he toured the home Tuesday to learn more about its needs.
He said he tries to visit shelters treating those who are battling with drug and alcohol abuse because he has worked on the narcotics issue as a congressman.
"It was interesting to talk to the residents and learn why they came here and the work that is being done," Souder said.
Souder said he also learned there have been generous people who have provided donations to the home.
The program has levels that the residents have to complete. As they move up in levels, they have more freedoms and privileges, which adds responsibility, according to Liana McGuigan, The Rose Home executive director.
McGuigan said the home currently houses seven women. When the residency reaches 10, they are at full capacity.
While the women stay at the home they are required to hold a job and pay rent.
McGuigan said it has been hard with the economy for the women to find work, and the home is in need of volunteers to drive the women to job interviews.
The home has graduated 10 women since opening in October 2006.
The residents meet with their assigned case manager weekly, perform chores daily, exercise three times weekly, and, depending on what level they are on, determines how many 12-step meetings they are to attend. They also receive random drug screenings.[[In-content Ad]]The Rose Home has a sister home in Fort Wayne that opened in 2002.
For more information about The Rose Home, call 574-457-4408.
The Rose Home, 72876 CR 29, Syracuse, has equal emphasis on spirituality and the 12 steps of recovery. It houses women ages 28 to 48.
Souder said he toured the home Tuesday to learn more about its needs.
He said he tries to visit shelters treating those who are battling with drug and alcohol abuse because he has worked on the narcotics issue as a congressman.
"It was interesting to talk to the residents and learn why they came here and the work that is being done," Souder said.
Souder said he also learned there have been generous people who have provided donations to the home.
The program has levels that the residents have to complete. As they move up in levels, they have more freedoms and privileges, which adds responsibility, according to Liana McGuigan, The Rose Home executive director.
McGuigan said the home currently houses seven women. When the residency reaches 10, they are at full capacity.
While the women stay at the home they are required to hold a job and pay rent.
McGuigan said it has been hard with the economy for the women to find work, and the home is in need of volunteers to drive the women to job interviews.
The home has graduated 10 women since opening in October 2006.
The residents meet with their assigned case manager weekly, perform chores daily, exercise three times weekly, and, depending on what level they are on, determines how many 12-step meetings they are to attend. They also receive random drug screenings.[[In-content Ad]]The Rose Home has a sister home in Fort Wayne that opened in 2002.
For more information about The Rose Home, call 574-457-4408.
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