1. Life Skills & Enrichment Workshops
• Meal Planning & Cooking Basics
• Resume Building & Job Searching Help
• Using Technology: Smartphones & Email Help
• How to Manage Benefits or Apply for Assistance
2. Self-Care & Wellness Support
• Haircuts & Grooming Days (partner with cosmetology students or barbers)
• Walking Club / Light Fitness Group
• Wellness Wednesdays – quiet time, herbal tea, journaling prompts
• Mental Health Mini Sessions (guided by visiting professionals or calming activities)
3. Creative Expression Activities
• Art & Craft Corner (painting, beading, vision boards)
• Gardening Club (small backyard garden or window herb pots)
• Resident Storytelling Circles
• “Letter to Myself” Day – residents write kind letters to their future selves
4. Community Contribution Programs
• “House Helper of the Month” Recognition
• Welcome Committees – assign residents to help new move-ins settle in
• Peer Mentorship – match long-term residents with newer ones for support
• House Beautification Days – paint, decorate or personalize common areas
5. Social Connection & Fun
• Monthly Birthday Celebrations
• Themed Game Nights (bingo, trivia, board games)
• DIY Movie Theater Night – projector, popcorn, theater-style seating
• Community Potluck Dinners – each person brings or helps with a dish
• Resident Raffle Drawings – for good behavior, participation, or chores
• Backyard Bar-be-que
6. Empowerment & Purpose Programs
• Goal Setting & Vision Board Sessions
• Monthly “Check-In With Your Progress” Reflections
• Creative Volunteer Opportunities (like making hygiene kits for others in need)
• In-House Talent Showcase – music, poetry, crafts, or storytelling night
7. Special Services
• On-Site Clothing Closet / Hygiene Pantry
• Transportation Assistance Sign-Up
• Referral Concierge – help them apply for services, jobs, housing, etc.
• Memory Boxes – offer boxes where residents can keep photos or letters from loved ones
