Our Homes…
are named "Laura's House" in memory of Laura Harsh. Each home provides a safe and supportive environment for our residents who might not otherwise have the chance to live independently. They pay a minimal rent for a private room, and the homes are conveniently located within walking distance of public transportation and essential services, like grocery stores. Nearly all furnishings and decorations are generously donated. Each home has a House Representative who assures us that all appliances are working and the house is in good shape.
Our residents…
have an opportunity to live in a “home of their own”. Each house is designed to feel like home, where they can enjoy a sense of community among housemates. Our residents have the opportunity to receive personalized care, with access to their own psychiatrist and case worker to ensure their well-being and continued personal growth. Counselors are also available from our partnership organizations such as the Community Services Board, Pathway Homes, Hopeline Behavior Health (PRS) and Elwood. Applications for our homes may be obtained from these organizations.
Our Families…
are relieved of much of the emotional and financial burdens experienced while coping with the challenges of the brain disease of a family member. As parents age out, we offer hope for the entire family. Some families are able and gratefully willing to volunteer whenever possible.
Dave’s House near Orlando, Florida follows our model for independent living and we hope our approach can be adopted throughout other communities.
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Laura’s Wilcoxson house was our first big and exciting purchase in October of 2006. TBF was awarded a loan from the Virginia Housing Development Authority showing us that our dream was possible. It is located in Fairfax City and houses four men.
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Laura’s Layton Hall house is located near downtown Fairfax City and four women live here, all of whom have lived together peacefully for many years. It was purchased in 2007, made possible by a grant from Northern Virginia Regional Partnerships.
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Laura’s King Edward I house, located in Annandale, was purchased in 2007. It was made possible by a Phillip Graham Foundation grant with over a thousand volunteer hours before it became a home for four men.
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Laura’s King Edward II house is located in Annandale and was purchased in 2009. Four men live in this home.
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Laura’s Armstrong house for four ladies was purchased in 2010 and is located in Fairfax City, a wonderful location near town.
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Laura’s Farsta house in Reston was purchased in 2011. It backs up to beautiful woods and houses four men.
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Laura's Great Heron house was purchased in 2012, home to four men. It is located near a convenient large shopping center.
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Laura’s Fox Lake house is located in the vicinity of FairOaks, a beautiful location, and houses four ladies. It was purchased in 2014.
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Laura’s Middle Ridge house in Chantilly was purchased in October of 2015, our ninth and final purchase. Four men live together here. The garage gratefully holds many donations for future use.
