The Program
Benevolence Farm operates comprehensive programming and an innovative social-enterprise that enables our residents grow food, nourish themselves and foster community.
Residents will be able to explore career paths as they carry out the operations of a farm business, gaining experience in finance, marketing, customer service, entrepreneurship, and small business skills. The program offers immediate engagement in productive, healthy activity and gainful employment.
What We Provide
- Stable housing
- Food and Clothing
- Preventative Health and Healthcare Access
- Vocational Training and Educational Opportunities
- Continual Care and Transitional Services
- Connection to internship opportunities on and off-site
Eligibility
To be eligible for admission to the residential program at Benevolence Farm:
- Must be a self-identifying woman transitioning to society from prison
- Minimum 1 year of incarceration. (However, prefer applicants who have served longer sentences)
- Must agree to participate for a minimum of 6 months but no longer than 24 months
- Must be willing and motivated to make healthy life changes and develop leadership skills
- Must be willing and able to contribute to a minimum of 8 hours per week of farm work
- Must be willing to contribute to the farm, property and household responsibilities
- Must understand/agree that children, family, loved ones may not stay the night or live with resident
- Must agree to contribute a percentage of monthly stipend for household expenditures
Application
For more information about the application process please contact info@benevolencefarm.org. For other commonly asked questions about our residential program, see our FAQ page.
