Like our Shakopee residence, Scott County provided the Prior Lake home to Damascus Way in order to assist with Scott County’s homeless population, many of whom are returning from incarceration. In partnership with Scott County, Damascus Way has developed a strategic plan to ensure that appropriate housing is available to meet the needs of residents so that homelessness is brief, rare and non-reoccurring. Housing stability is essential for individuals' pathways to success that lead away from risk factors and drivers of criminal behavior. People need a roof over their head and an authentic place to call home, which helps manage efforts to change, transform, find employment, address mental health and/or break cycles of substance misuse.
The Prior Lake residence had been vacant for a number of years and was in great need of repair. Through the vision and hard work of Scott County, Hosanna Church in Shakopee and their Heart & Heartland ministries, the FISH Partner Network, Damascus Way team members and many volunteers – the house was completely remodeled and the yard landscaped. Opened in May of 2023, our first Prior Lake residents stated that they felt very grateful to be afforded the opportunity to work on their goals in such a caring and beautiful environment.
1515 E 66th Street Richfield, MN 55423