
🧭Helping People Rise, One Step at a Time
At Designed to Soar, Inc., our programs are tailored to meet the unique needs of those we serve. Each initiative is built on a foundation of respect, structure, and opportunity—paving the way for long-term independence. The Designed to Soar program was created to provide stable, sustainable housing and support services for individuals and families facing homelessness.
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Veterans
- 🔓 Individuals reentering society after incarceration
- ♿ Persons with developmental disabilities
- 👨👩👧 Families in need of permanent supportive housing
We are committed to building safe, proactive environments that promote independence and lifelong learning. Our programs are designed not only to provide shelter, but to empower individuals with the tools, skills, and confidence needed to thrive.

🎖️Veteran Housing Program (Sargent Carliss Place):
Sargent Carliss Place is a long-term residential program designed specifically for veterans who are unable to secure stable housing through traditional means.
This structured and supportive environment is built to ensure that each resident is actively engaged in their recovery, growth, and reintegration. Our goal is to equip veterans with the tools, stability, and dignity they need to rebuild their lives.
🧰 Program Features:
- 🏠 Long-Term Housing Stability
- 🧑🏫 Life & Skills Training Programs
- 🚐 Medical Transportation Assistance
- 🤝 Personal Development & Accountability Support
Sargent Carliss Place is more than a housing program—it’s a commitment to those who have served, ensuring they receive the respect, care, and support they’ve earned.

🚪Re-entry Housing Program (Freedom’s Door):
Freedom’s Door is our transitional housing program for men and women reentering society after incarceration. This program offers a structured, supportive environment to help formerly incarcerated individuals take meaningful steps toward stability and self-sufficiency.
Our primary goal is to providesafe, temporary housing—but our deeper mission is to empower residents with the skills, mindset, and financial tools necessary to break the cycle of recidivism.
📈 Program Features:
- 🏠Temporary, Stable Housing
- 💰8-Week Financial Wealth-Building Program
- 🤝Collaboration with the State of Georgia & Local Nonprofits
- 📚Access to Supportive Resources & Case Management
Freedom’s Door is more than just a place to stay—it’s a fresh start, a structured path to independence, and a gateway to long-term success.

♿Developmentally Disabled Housing Program (The House of David):
House of David is our permanent supportive housing initiative for individuals with developmental or intellectual disabilities who need long-term, structured support in a safe, respectful environment.
This program is designed to foster independence, dignity, and community integration while addressing the unique daily living needs of each resident.
🏡 Program Features:
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🛏️Permanent Supportive Housing
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🧑⚕️Personalized Life Skills Coaching
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🧠Case Management & Mental Health Support
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🚌Transportation to Medical & Social Services
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🌱Community Engagement & Enrichment Activities
At House of David, we believe every individual deserves a life of stability, care, and purpose—regardless of their limitations

Permanent Housing Program (Teria’s Family Tree):
Teria’s Family Tree is a long-term housing initiative designed to help low-income families transition into permanent homeownership. Our program empowers families through education, preparation, and access to resources—making the dream of owning a home achievable and sustainable.
Participation in this program requires thesuccessful completion of a one-year Financial Empowerment Programfocused on financial literacy, budgeting, and credit management.
🏡 Program Features:
- 📘12-Month Financial Empowerment Curriculum
- 💳Hands-On Budgeting & Credit Education
- 🏦Access to Sponsored Mortgage Lenders
- 💲Low-Interest Mortgages with No Closing Costs
- 👨👩👧Trust Formation for Generational Wealth Building
- 🏠Pathway to Homeownership & Long-Term Stability
Upon completing the program, eligible families can apply for a mortgage through one of our partnered lenders. Qualified participants receivelow-interest mortgage loanswithno closing costs, helping them overcome traditional financial barriers to homeownership.
In addition, families will receivetraining on how to form a living trust—empowering them toprotect assetsandbuild generational wealththat can be passed down for years to come.
Teria’s Family Tree is more than a housing program—it’s a foundation for economic empowerment, family legacy, and generational success.

🧒 Youth Empowerment Program
YETS: Youth Empowerment Training & Strategies
YETS (Youth Empowerment Training and Strategies) is Designed to Soar Inc.’s dedicated initiative to empower young people with the skills, resources, and confidence needed to succeed in life, pursue their dreams, and contribute positively to their communities. Here’s how we can expand your YETS (Youth Empowerment Training and Strategies) program to include support for college tuition and startup business funding, while keeping the tone and format consistent with your brand. We don’t just prepare youth for adulthood—we walk with them into it, offering long-term tools for success.
🧭 Program Features:
- 🧠 Life Skills & Personal Growth Workshops
- 💳 How to Open & Manage a Bank Account
- 🛠️ Basic Survival Strategies & Self-Reliance Skills
- 🎯 Goal-Setting & Leadership Development
- 🌟 How to Identify and Follow Your Dreams
- 🧑🏫 Mentorship & Guidance Toward Purpose
- 🧮 Financial Literacy & Wealth-Building Principles
- 🎓 Assistance with College Tuition & Educational Goals
- 💼 Startup Business Support & Small Business Funding Opportunities
- 🤝 Peer Engagement & Community-Building Support
Whether it’s helping a young person attend college or seed their first entrepreneurial venture, YETS empowers youth to rise beyond survival and step into purpose-driven futures.
🙋 Volunteer Opportunities: Be the Difference
We’re always looking for compassionate, committed individuals to help mentor, teach, or support our youth participants. Volunteer opportunities include: We will also work with you if you need volunteer hours for your parole and probation officers.
- 🗣️Life Skills & Financial Literacy Instructors
- 🧑🏫Mentors & Youth Advocates
- 🎨Workshop Leaders (Arts, Trades, Entrepreneurship, etc.)
- 🚐Transportation & Event Support Volunteers
- 📝Administrative & Outreach Assistance
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