The Fellowship Home of Winston-Salem, NC, Inc. is a licensed, non-profit half-way house for men recovering from substance abuse. We provide a semi-structured residential setting which, offers our residents opportunities for growth and change in a supportive atmosphere.

Substance abuse is a complex disease that victimizes the individual, his family, and the community. For many who are often dually addicted, brief hospitalization is not enough. There is often a long history of behavior patterns and habits that impair personal relationships, employment, and the ability to remain sober and substance-free when confronted with the stresses of everyday life.

For individuals in this situation, The Fellowship Home provides a holistic transition from a substance abusing lifestyle to independent substance-free living. A United Way partner agency and fully licensed by the State of North Carolina, The Fellowship Home involves clients in their own progress from dependency to self-reliance.

2007 Fellowship Home Alumni Reunion

On September 22, 2007, over 50 former residents returned to The Fellowship Home to participate in this year's alumni reunion. Success stories that spanned over 45 years were represented. Current residents and alumni were encouraged to invite friends and family. The reunion served to not only celebrate the success of some residents but also offer hope to those who have struggled since leaving The Home.

The day's events included a cookout, workshops, and a candlelight meeting where deceased staff and residents were remembered. We also acknowledged the accomplishments of 23 men who have become self-sufficient in the past year. These individuals have remained drug and alcohol free, obtained permanent employment, established a budget and savings plan, continued their participation in the 12-step experience and have moved into their own independent living arrangements.

Project Homemaker

Project Homemaker is a new Fellowship Home program that provides furnished housing for chronically homeless individuals with substance abuse disorders. Participants must meet the HUD defined criteria for homelessness, present proof of substance abuse, complete an initial assessment, and agree to comply with a Person Centered Plan as well as the terms of a Participant Agreement.

A two-year program, Project Homemaker helps recovering men and women achieve self-sufficiency by focusing on time management, problem solving, education, personal finances, physical and mental health, legal and social welfare issues, and vocational needs. Upon successfully completing Project Homemaker, program participants assume responsibility for their furnished apartments complete with the lease and utilities established in their names.

From the Desk of the Director

The Fellowship Home continues its tradition of seeking ways to better serve those struggling with addiction in our community. The most recent evidence of this is the implementation of Project Homemaker. Project Homemaker is the collaborative result of an initiative between The Fellowship Home and CenterPoint Human Services. This supportive community housing program was made possible by a Housing and Urban Development (HUD) grant. As part of the Ten Year Plan to End Homelessness, this innovative new program makes it possible for individuals in recovery to become responsible, contributing members of the community. Once again, I would like to thank our community partners and volunteers for their continued support in making our mission possible.

Thom Elmore, Executive Director