Barbara’s Story: “Making my life alive again!”
As a Center for Independent Living, one of our core services is Nursing Facility Transition – when our staff work with people living in Nursing Facilities to move back to the community.
Consumer Story: “I never thought this would happen, but it did!”
“Independence Now didn’t give up on me when it felt like everyone else did. Independence Now connected me to the shelter, volunteer work, and assisted me with getting on the housing lists in Montgomery County.”
Independence Now Housing Hero Awards 2022
Meet Independence Now’s 2022 Housing Hero Award Recipients.
Fair Housing Month Series: Clearing Your Background
Having a criminal record or history of an eviction can make it very difficult to be accepted into a rental property, but help is available.
Fair Housing Month Series: Check Your Credit
When applying for a housing unit to rent, the property management company reviews your credit history.
Fair Housing Month Series: Money Matters
Independence Now is honoring Fair Housing Month with weekly posts of information that can help people looking for housing or on housing waiting lists.
Fair Housing Month Series: Documentation is Key!
Independence Now is honoring Fair Housing Month with weekly posts of information that can help people looking for housing or on housing waiting lists.
Home Modification Series: HandyPro of Washington DC Metro
HandyPro is a company we frequently work with to complete standard and custom home modification projects for consumers so they can remain independent in their own homes.
Tara’s Story
“I end up moving in June of 2017 and it has been a tremendous blessing, especially financially.”
Consumer Testimonial – Housing Journey
“Since I have met Ms. Harrod and been involved with the Independence Now Program I am no longer homeless.”