Tour Home Sweet Home’s Shelter Village

Pastor Vince Rohn and staff of Calvary visited The Bridge and prayed over the buildings and grounds along with other local churches. We learned about the ways Home Swee Home Ministries will be breaking barriers to help those who are experiencing homelessness in ways other shelters haven’t been able to do so before. Please continue to pray over the 56 individuals who will be getting ready to move in, as well as the staff working there. Calvary is blessed to be able to support this ministry and those in our community. If you are interested in learning more about Home Sweet Home Ministries or their needs, please check out their website.

The Clubhouse

The taller half of the building includes a shared space with a kitchen and living room area. The lower half contains office spaces.

Staff Desk

Residents will have access to a staff member on-site 24 hours a day.

Shared Kitchen

Residents can cook a full meal in this shared kitchen.

Clubhouse Offices

Two of the offices in the clubhouse are intended to be used by HSHM staff.

Clubhouse Offices

Three of the offices are reserved for partners of HSHM, like Project Oz, Chestnut Health Systems, and more, to give the residents the tools they need to succeed.

Clubhouse Hallway

Clubhouse Cleaning Library

Residents can ‘check out’ cleaning tools and materials from this stocked closet.

View from kitchen

Water Refill Station

Bathrooms (West Side)

There are 7 bathrooms available.

Interior of Bathroom

Future Site of Off-Leash Dog Area

Some residents will come with their beloved pets. This area will be a spot for their dogs to roam and stretch their legs.

Bathroom (East Side)

East Side of Clubhouse

Picnic tables and landscaping will offer a green space to build community in the future.

56 Beds Available

40 individual homes and 8 double occupancy homes allow for 56 individuals to reside here.

Interior Individual

Interior Individual

Interior Individual

Green Homes

Green homes are intended for two adults.

Interior of Double Occupancy

Interior of Double Occupancy

Lighting

The Bridge will have serene lighting throughout which will be more inviting and provide a less industrialized feeling than overhead street lights would.

Fruits of the Spirit

Each of the pathways will have an archway named after each of the Fruits of the Spirit: Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Goodness, Faithfulness, Gentleness, and Self-Control.

Gated Community

The Bridge will be fully enclosed and a gated community to help residents feel safe. Entry for everyone starts at the Clubhouse.

Lighting

Some existing lighting features along the sidewalk.

Picnic Tables

The picnic tables were constructed by youth at the Bloomington Career Academy.

East Side of The Bridge (exterior)