For example, residents who make payment agreements because they are going to be late with rent are directed to a money management class. Evergreen management meets continually with residents and floor representatives to work out any problems or answer any questions. Floor Representatives are volunteer residents who assist floor members with problems and work with management and floor members to solve them. If a resident has another problem, they can come to me. I can assist with employment, housing, education, health care, legal assistance or any other questions that might come up.
Internet access is helpful for housing and employment.
Web sites such as Minnesota Housinglink or the StarTribune Work Avenue are useful resources. One young woman moved into the Evergreen in April, 2000. She spoke English very well, though she had been educated in another country. She came to me and said she wanted to be a doctor. She knew which college she wanted to go to, applied there, interviewed and started classes in September.