The Daverin and Tekia Geralds Foundation was cofounded by both Daverin and Tekia Geralds in 2021 and was formed as apart of their numerous charitable activities that they have devoted their lives to. They have extensive background and experience in the behavioral health and mental health fields that totals over 10 years. When noticing the amount of people whose insurance and benefits deny them coverage for mental health and behavioral health services, Daverin and Tekia felt compelled to come up with a solution where no one is left behind and those who express the need for such healthcare services will have the access needed to receive treatment.
The focus of the organization is to provide holistic care and housing for people lacking the resources to secure either. This is done through fundraising efforts and grant opportunities. The foundations has community partners in place who share mutual concerns and support the same agendas.
OUR COMMITMENT
WHO WE SERVE
We serve individuals and families from diverse races, ethnicities, and genders. Many face dual diagnoses of mental illness and substance use disorders, developmental disabilities, and/or HIV/AIDS. Our residents, many of whom start out with little to no income, come from hospitals, behavioral health institutions, emergency shelters, correctional facilities, the streets, or other locations not equipped for habitation. Many of these individuals are among the most vulnerable, often described by other providers as “hard to serve.”
Housing first
The Geralds Foundation meets people where they are and accepts them for who they are. Our work is rooted in the Housing First movement, an evidence-based approach focused on ending homelessness as quickly as possible by providing permanent housing, and then providing wrap around supportive services. By combining shelter, support and services, we help our residents maintain their dignity, restore their stability and self-sufficiency, and receive treatment for their mental illness and other disabling conditions. We provide permanent housing options through a mix of single site and scattered site residences, all providing integrated supportive services. Our goal is to help people transition from the streets and shelters as quickly as possible and into a stable, hopeful, independent life. Our model has proven successful; our residents routinely maintain a housing stability rate of more than 90%.
Our Commitment is a Satisfied Customer
The inspiration behind this nonprofit comes from a deep-seated desire to help individuals with mental health needs. The team recognized that there was a lack of resources available for those struggling with mental health issues and wanted to create an organization that could provide comprehensive, individualized services.
tO pROVIDE fREE wOLD-cLASS HEALTHCARE AND HOUSING FOR ANYONE, ANYWHERE.
Co-Founder
DAVERIN GERALDS
Co-Founder
TEKIA GERALDS
Our Key Aims
Provide individuals with a home of their own that is permanent & stable.
Provide quality, creative, responsive care and support services to people with a range varying needs.
Supportive services to help residents live independently.
An environment that enhances the opportunity for a better life.
Assist in the relief of homelessness and contribute to achieving the United States Government targets.
Contribute to wider, social, economic and environmental well-being.
Our Key Values
Inclusion – We listen to other points of view, learn from best practice and engage with our customers and communities as we recognize we are stronger and can contribute more if we have shared goals and collective efforts.
Respect – We value our staff and customers and empower them in a positive way to participate, to adapt and to be inspired to take ownership and make positive change.
Excellence – We are ambitious for what our organization and customers can achieve and strive to deliver the highest quality and value possible.
Innovation – We look for new ways of solving problems, strive for continuous reflection and improvement and promote others to do the same.
The Daverin and Tekia Geralds Foundation was cofounded by both Daverin and Tekia Geralds in 2021 and was formed as apart of their numerous charitable activiies that they have devoted their lives to.
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