Established in 2022The Cheddar House is based in Philadelphia Pa, and has operated since May 2022 with many different acts of service helping with health care, housing and related issues for all individuals across the tristate. With the plans on creating a independent living environment. At The Cheddar House, we provide safe and supportive transitional housing for individuals striving to rebuild their lives. Our program is designed to assist reentry individuals, houseless adults, veterans, and youth aged 18-24 who have aged out of foster care, helping them transition from homelessness to stability. We offer single & double-occupancy living arrangements and require proof of income, government assistance, such as SSI, SSDI with a representative payee, or housing funding, ensuring that our residents are financially prepared for independent living. Our mission is to create a compassionate environment where residents receive not only housing but also the resources and support they need to successfully reintegrate into society. At The Cheddar House, your journey to stability and independence begins with us. The Cheddar House was founded with a deep commitment to addressing the critical housing and support needs of vulnerable individuals in our community. After witnessing firsthand the challenges faced by reentry individuals, veterans, and young adults aging out of foster care, we recognized the urgent need for safe, structured housing to help these populations transition from instability to independence. Many of these individuals face overwhelming barriers — from finding employment and affordable housing to overcoming the stigma of past incarceration or homelessness. Without adequate support, the risk of recidivism or prolonged homelessness is high.
Driven by the belief that everyone deserves a second chance and a stable foundation for success, The Cheddar House was created to offer not just shelter, but a comprehensive environment where residents can access the resources they need to rebuild their lives. By requiring proof of income or government assistance, we ensure that our residents are ready to take the next steps toward financial independence while living in a supportive, communal setting. At The Cheddar House, we believe in empowering people through opportunity, compassion, and community. Our mission is to be a catalyst for change, offering a space where residents can grow, heal, and prepare for a brighter, more stable future. Chefs prepare holiday meals for our clients who are unfortunately absent from their loved ones and a host of other amenities are set in place to make our clients feel The Cheddar House is a place to call home. Understanding and being extremely sympathetic to the facts that 80% of clients living in group homes have lost their homes do to poor financial investments, foreclosures, or death of a spouse. Most have worked their whole lives to obtain these properties which holds a countless amount of sentimental value. We understand the Cheddar House will never be able to mimic the exhilaration gained from those memories but plan to help make the remaining of theirs lives something to remember. |
Our GoalThe Cheddar House - dignity, respect, and compassion, Cheddar House believes healthcare and safe living environments are fundamental human rights and has become committed to creating opportunity, solutions, and change.
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TESTIMONY
Anthony Dickerson
“Imagine feeling alone, depressed, as if no one cares or loves you”
I didn’t have nowhere to go, I didn’t know where my next meal was coming from. All I knew is that Ineshia had my back. My experience with her has been nothing but amazing. She has helped me gained purpose, confidence, and self-esteem. I can't wait to see what The Cheddar House has in store I know it will be a safe environment, and very family oriented.
I didn’t have nowhere to go, I didn’t know where my next meal was coming from. All I knew is that Ineshia had my back. My experience with her has been nothing but amazing. She has helped me gained purpose, confidence, and self-esteem. I can't wait to see what The Cheddar House has in store I know it will be a safe environment, and very family oriented.