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Every boy is different. And, somehow, exactly the same. This vivid mix of the
unique and the common is seen in every boy arriving at Evans House.
One at a time, Evans House offers structure and support to boys ages 12 to
18 from a variety of backgrounds.
These boys frequently want the same material things: The hottest athletic shoes,
the most popular video games, the coolest computer. Just normal boy stuff. But
they also arrive with little or no knowledge of how to care for themselves. At
Evans House, they learn social skills, appropriate behavior in public, and
personal hygiene.
These boys also want employment and Evans House helps them complete their high
school education or GED. Many want to be the next LeBron James or Peyton Manning,
so they’re gently taught the rewards of having an alternate life plan. For the
first time in their lives, they develop realistic goals and learn to believe
in themselves.
Residents also learn about banking, self sufficiency and positive relationships.
Most come in with no family contact and Evans House provides a home and family.
The unique facets of each resident frequently relates to their past living
situations. As a result, Evans House residents may exhibit immaturity, a lack
of motivation, and negative peer relationships.
But they also bring a big dose of goofiness, fun energy, and creativity which,
when guided in a positive and productive direction, is a good thing. And when
they leave Evans House, one at a time, it’s with the hope they have been prepared
to both fit in and stand out in the world before them.
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