Programs
Bonnie’s Place
Education and Skill Building
- North Star attempts to be more than just a safety net for families. Each family has had their own specific barriers and challenges that led them to homelessness.
- The staff works diligently to build up each family’s “toolbox” to be better prepared to maintain their self-sufficient, permanent housing when they leave Bonnie’s Place. New knowledge can help protect families from experiencing homelessness ever again.
- Trainings that are consistently offered includes:
– Changing habits.
– Stress and self-care.
– Time management.
– Healthy eating on a budget.
– Conflict resolution skills.
– Effective communication.
– Budget/money management
– Understanding your peers.
– Tenant rights.
– Program rules, guidelines and procedures.