Supportive Housing

Our Supportive Housing Program partners with members of the community to provide long-term housing for artists impacted by foster care, the juvenile justice system, and/or children's mental health services. 

How does it work? 

Green Pines Media reaches out to members of their community to secure (or create) affordable rooms for rent and micro apartments. We then match artists with the most appropriate housing opportunity for a small fee paid by the property owner, the tenant, grants, and/or donations. This allows us to operate regardless of funding; however, we are frequently filled to capacity. 

Potential tenants must have a source of income and/or be enrolled in school. They also attend weekly meetings with property owners and program staff to facilitate community-building and healthy relationships.

Mental Health Services

We facilitated mental health services for members of our community at no cost to those in need ... without stigma!

How did it work?

  • We used a portion of the profits we received from coworking and events to pay for mental health services for our members, artists, and staff.
  • We found mental health practitioners who believed in "win-win" partnerships. 
  • We agreed to pay a reduced rate of $80/hr for practitioners who were unable to volunteer their services.
  • We provided on-site meeting space for practitioners to book sessions with our clients, as well as their own, at no cost.
  • We openly discussed mental health & encouraged everyone to meet with our practitioners for support ... or as a potential career choice.

Workforce Development & Employment

How did it work?

We trained and hired Transition-Age Youth (TAY) & Opportunity Youth for the following positions before seeking outside candidates.
  • Security
  • Event Planning Crew Members
  • Entertainment (Jazz Band)
  • Adminisitrative Assistants
  • Assistant Managers
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