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A Path to Safety, Support, and a Brighter Future
Machiah's House strives to improve the lives of young women ages 18-24 who have aged out of foster care, through an innovative partnership of community resources that enhance their safety and quality of life
Welcome to Machiah’s House, Inc.
Machiah’s House is a faith- based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting young women (ages 18-24) who have recently aged out of the foster care system. Our organization is registered in the State of North Carolina. We are funded through private and public contributions. While we are currently working toward securing our first transitional home, our commitment to serving vulnerable young women remains unwavering. The Machiah’s House team continues to make a meaningful impact through life skills workshops, community partnerships, mentorship opportunities, and special programming.
We are not currently accepting housing applications, however, welcome referrals from DSS, the Department of Education, faith-based organizations, community partners, families, and friends for the programs and services we currently offer. Our workshops, events, and community gatherings are made possible through the generosity of our volunteers, staff, donors, and partners.
You can help bring our vision for a transitional home to life through a donation today. Your support will help fund the future of our transitional housing program and create lasting change in the lives of young women seeking stability, guidance, and hope as they build their futures.
More About Who We Are
To improve the lives of young women who have aged out of foster care through an innovative partnership of community resources that enhance their safety and quality of life.
Machiah’s House is committed to ensuring that all young women impacted by the foster care system have safe, healthy, and nurturing stability through a quality, comprehensive continuum of care in the fields of social services, education, career- building, connections, mental health and housing that promotes strong self-independence and advocates for change. We continuously innovate to provide an unwavering commitment of proven programs that engage natural supports to grow, connect, improve and move forward to healthy development.
As a faith-based organization, we value:
- A belief in God, promoting spiritual growth and relationships that foster Christian morality, responsibility, a need to serve others, and a strong work ethic.
- Honesty, Integrity and Ethical in all interactions.
- A right for all young adults to be safe and respected as they realize their fullest potential for their lives.
- A nurturing environment that emphasizes personal responsibility, positive communication, effective decision-making and appropriate expression of one’s awareness.
- The goal for each young adult to have reconciliation with their past, zeal for the present and hope for the future
New at Machiah's House!
Social Work Interns Needed
Are you a graduate level Social Work student interested in the foster care system? We need you! Machiah’s House is pleased to announce our search for Social Work Interns for the 26/27 school year. Join us for this exciting opportunity to expand your knowledge and gain valuable exposure to the world of foster care and aging out. MSW, MSS, MSSP and MPH students are also encouraged to apply. Select Get Involved to learn more about the program.
Board Members
Needed
Are you interested in growing your professional network while making lasting difference in the lives of young women in need? Consider applying for a board member position. We are a diverse group of social service professionals bringing an array of talents and expertise to this mission. Grow your connections and non-profit leadership skills with us today! Visting our Board Members page for more information.
Ask the Founder
Series Launching!
We are excited to bring on the new series “Ask the: Founder”. This is your chance to get to the know the voice behind Machiah’s House. Do you have questions about foster care system or the day-to-day commitments of Machiah’s House? Ask away! Dr. Shandria Pridgen would love to connect with you. Questions can be submitted on the website or through our Instagram account. The first video will be posted this summer. We look forward to chatting with you.
Quarterly Newsletter
Coming Soon!
We are pleased to announce the upcoming roll out of our program’s quarterly newsletter. We aim to regularly share our mission’s exciting projects and day-to-day commitments. Sometimes the stories and details of MH are more than just a social media post. Stay in touch to be notified about our first issue!
Recent News and Events
Machiah's House partners with Home4Me for annual cookout!
The second week of June, our founder, Dr. Shandria Pridgen, joined the Home4Me team for their annual “Old School” Cookout. The event brought the community together for great food, fellowship, gifts, and fun. We were honored to contribute gift cards for the amazing youth we serve, helping make the day even more special. We are grateful to Home4Me for hosting such a meaningful event and look forward to future opportunities to partner in service to our community. Thank you to the donors for making it happen. Together we raised $700!
A "Sweet" Semester Wrap-Up Celebration at UNC Charlotte
In April, our wonderful Machiah’s House volunteers at UNC Charlotte wrapped up the semester with a fun and engaging Ice Cream Social! Students and guests enjoyed sweet treats while reflecting on the year’s accomplishments, experiences, and discussing the impact of our programs. We are grateful for the dedication and enthusiasm of our volunteers and look forward to expanding programming like this in the fall.
Feature: "Machiah's House expands mission supporting women aging out of foster care"
Our Founder, Dr. Shandria Pridgen sat down with Niner Times to discuss her journey with Machiah’s House. In this interview she expresses plans to extend her reach with vital services, partnerships and a passion for the mission. Read the full article here.
Machiah's House to participate in Prime day!
Machiah’s House is excited to participate in this year’s Prime day with Amazon once again. Please consider supporting us with purchasing vital items for young women in need. Contributors can find our Wishlist here. It is our goal to receive items from June 23rd through the 26th.
