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Providing housing, mentorship, and life-changing support that helps young mothers rebuild their futures.
“Helping others achieve upward mobility through empowerment, mentorship, and life skills.”
Bester + Smithson Community Development Corporation empowers individuals and families in underserved communities with mentorship, resources, and life skills that create pathways to stability and opportunity.
Our Vision for Stronger Communities
Our Vision
A future where individuals and families have the support, stability, and opportunity to build thriving lives.
Our Mission
To empower individuals and families through mentorship, life skills, and supportive resources that create pathways to stability, housing security, and lasting opportunity.
Our Core Values
Integrity – We act with honesty, transparency, and accountability.
Compassion – We serve others with empathy, dignity, and respect.
Innovation – We pursue creative solutions that help individuals overcome challenges.
Community – We believe strong communities are built through connection and collaboration.
Answering the call to help others.
“Every number represents a life supported through the work of House of Solace.
Helping Young Mothers.
We assist young mothers between the ages of 18 and 26 by providing essential resources, encouragement, and practical support during an important season of their lives.Through our Solace Support Program, we provide care packages and assistance designed to help mothers and their babies feel supported, prepared, and empowered as they build a stable future together.
Solace Youth Mentorship Program
The Solace Youth Mentorship Program is designed to support youth between the ages of 10 and 18 by providing guidance, encouragement, and positive role models during critical stages of their growth.Through mentorship, personal development, and positive activities, youth build strong character, healthy habits, and the skills needed to succeed in school and in life.
Empowerment & Life Skills Training
A key part of House of Solace is providing practical life skills that help mothers build stable and independent futures. Through mentorship and training in areas such as financial literacy, career readiness, parenting, and personal development, participants gain the tools needed to move forward with confidence and long-term stability.
WHO WE ARE
Bester + Smithson Community Development Corporation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering individuals and families through mentorship, resources, and life skills development.
Our work focuses on creating supportive environments where people can access the guidance, tools, and opportunities needed to build stable and successful futures. We believe that with the right support system, individuals can transform challenges into stepping stones toward growth and long-term independence.
Through initiatives such as House of Solace, we work to provide stability, encouragement, and practical life skills that help individuals and families move forward with confidence and purpose.
HOW WE HELP
At Bester + Smithson CDC, we support individuals and families who are ready to move forward and build stronger futures.
Our programs are designed to help people overcome life’s challenges, develop essential life skills, and create opportunities for long-term stability and success.
Through mentorship, guidance, and access to resources, we provide support in areas such as housing stability, personal development, and economic empowerment. Our approach focuses on meeting people where they are and providing the tools and encouragement needed to help them rewrite their life story and build a lasting legacy.