Renewed Hope, Inc., founded on June 4, 2007, is an Illinois nonprofit organization dedicated to assisting homeless military veterans in their effort to recover their lives and overcome the trauma related to both personal and combat experiences that led to their current condition.

Renewed Hope will provide transitional supportive housing for Homeless Veterans. Transitional housing is defined as housing for up to a twenty-four (24) month period.

During that time, the objective will be preparation of the individual for full integration into society. In some cases, this may not be achievable which will require a placement in permanent supportive housing. Determination of the individual's future status will be made in sufficient time to allow a smooth transition to their permanent status.

While a resident of the transitional supportive living program, each veteran will receive the customary and necessary training and supervision regarding substance use management and recovery, case management that complements the program started at the VA facility they came from, and life skills training. Appropriately trained staff members of Renewed Hope will provide case management.

Renewed Hope will distinguish itself in the area of "Life Skills" training. As a "Faith Based" organization, extensive training in the motivation skills outlined in Romans 12: 6-8 will be provided. Through this training, each individual will become more aware of why they possess the personality traits they have and what types of careers provide the greatest opportunity both for success and their on-going happiness. This training will include topics such as behavior modification, understanding how to deal with daily frustrations presented in life, and instruction on how to develop a life plan with reasonable expectations based on one's skills and interests.

The following statement by Leon Winston of "Swords to Plowshares" is the foundation upon which all training at Renewed Hope will be based. In all of our services we have a leg up in the vets specific community because [being a veteran] is a common experience that everyone in the program would have. It harkens them back to when they were part of a team or a community that functioned well. They have a shared combat experience and can talk about PTSD and other issues. It is very therapeutic and brings people out of isolation in a way I don't see elsewhere?

The feeling that a person belongs and has value is the first step towards overcoming the obstacles that caused them to start down the path of becoming homeless. Rebuilding a lost sense of comradeship and the ability to discuss those things that causes a person to lose their self confidence, with people who share their experiences, leads to the realization that they are not alone.

Through partnerships with service providers concentrating on a specific area of expertise, the following services will be made available:

1. Vocational training appropriate to the skills and interest

2. Mental health counseling

3. Money management