Freedom House
Our mission is to support homeless veterans in our community in their efforts to achieve greater self-sufficiency and obtain permanent housing.
Healing, Growth, and a Plan for Stable Housing
Freedom House is a 14-bed transitional housing facility for homeless veterans. We provide 24/7 support and structured and engaging therapies throughout the week, which include art therapy, music therapy, life skills, and stress management. Each veteran is provided with an individual room during their stay and lives at the Freedom House for an average of 6 to 12 months with an end goal of gaining permanent housing.
Who We Serve
Eligibility for enrollment with Freedom House includes:
- Must be a veteran
- Must be homeless
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Be able to live in an environment with people from a variety of backgrounds.
While living in our facilities, veterans can be provided with bus passes, security deposit assistance, rent assistance, help with finding or maintaining employment, referrals for assistance to obtain benefits, and more.
Permanent Housing
Miss Liberty House
Miss Liberty House provides a furnished home dedicated to female veterans. Axess Family Services provides case-management to female veteran participants and resources for female veterans with children under the age of 18. Eligibility for female veterans includes:
- Portage County residency
- Veteran with or without one minor child
- Homeless or at risk of becoming homeless
- Low income (200% federal poverty limit)
White House
White House provides a total of four furnished apartments dedicated to male veterans. Axess Family Services provides case-management to the veteran participants. Eligibility for veterans includes:
- Portage County residency
- A Veteran
- Homeless or at risk of becoming homeless
- Low income (200% federal poverty limit)
American Legion House #331
American Legion House is a partnership forged between Axess Family Services and American Legion Post #331. American Legion House provides a total of four furnished apartments dedicated to veterans and their children. Axess Family Services provides case management and resources to Veterans. Eligibility for veterans includes:
- Portage County residency
- A Veteran
- Homeless or at risk of becoming homeless
- Low income (200% federal poverty limit)
Contact Freedom House
1213 Anita Dr. Kent, OH 44240
Veteran Coordinated Entry: (855) 234-7310
Donate to Freedom House
We are always in need of physical and monetary donations. Our current donation needs are:
- New pots and pans for veterans moving into permanent housing
- Towels
- Twin XL sheets
- Pillows
- Coffee, sugar, and creamer
- Used vehicles for veterans to transport themselves to and from appointments
For more information on current list of donation needs, please email [email protected]