ALTERNATIVE STRUCTURES

Mission

FOUNDED IN 1974 AS AN INTENTIONAL COMMUNITY, ALTERNATIVE STRUCTURES INTERNATIONAL (ASI) KAHUMANA'S MISSION IS TO CO-CREATE AND MODEL A HEALTHY, INCLUSIVE, AND PRODUCTIVE COMMUNITY WITH HOMELESS FAMILIES, PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, AND YOUTH. IT ACHIEVES THIS MISSION BY INTEGRATING MUTUALLY SUPPORTIVE SOCIAL SERVICES, HOUSING, AND VOCATIONAL TRAINING. OUR SOCIAL PROGRAMS INCLUDE: (1) TRANSITIONAL HOUSING PROGRAMS IN 48 UNITS (SERVING 350-500 INDIVIDUALS ANNUALLY), AN EMERGENCY SHELTER PROGRAM, AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROGRAMS AND OUTREACH SERVICES; (2) ADULT DAY CARE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES FOR ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND AUTISM; (3) FARM, CULINARY, AND HOSPITALITY WITH VOCATIONAL TRAINING ON OUR ORGANIC FARM, FOOD SERVICE, COMMERCIAL KITCHEN, AND RETREAT CENTER; (4) EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS IN FARMING AND FOOD SUSTAINABILITY, SOCIAL WORK, AND HOLISTIC HEALTH THROUGH TOURS, FARM STAYS, AND RETREATS.

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