The Transformation Life Center
The Transformation Life Center (TLC) is a program overseen by SCCoH that provides emergency housing for women and children, recognizing that they are disproportionately affected by homelessness. More than just a shelter, TLC offers a pathway to stability by equipping residents with the tools they need to achieve self-sufficiency. Residents at TLC have access to life skills classes, budgeting workshops, and connections to vital community resources. By fostering personal growth and financial independence, we aim to break the cycle of homelessness for women and their families.
Our Mission
To provide a safe and supportive environment where women and children experiencing homelessness can regain stability and build a foundation for a secure, independent future.
What We Offer
The Transformation Life Center is more than just a place to stay. It is a residential emergency shelter program designed to help women and children move from crisis toward stability, safety, and long-term housing.
Safe Housing
TLC provides emergency shelter in a secure, supportive, and family-focused environment. Women and their children have access to safe accommodations while they work toward personal goals, increased stability, and permanent housing.
Housing Navigation & Access Point Services
As part of the local homeless response system, TLC assists residents with housing assessments, referrals, and enrollment in the Coordinated Entry (Access Point) process when appropriate. Staff help residents explore housing options, connect with housing programs, and navigate barriers to obtaining permanent housing.
Life Skills Development
Residents have opportunities to participate in life skills education focused on budgeting, employment readiness, parenting, communication, tenant responsibilities, household management, and other skills that support long-term self-sufficiency.
Food, Pantry & Basic Needs Support
TLC maintains a communal kitchen and pantry stocked with basic food items to help residents prepare their own meals. Residents have access to shared cooking facilities, staple food items, hygiene products, cleaning supplies, bedding, and other essential household necessities. Additional food, household items, and specialty needs are often provided through community donations when available.
Case Management & Personalized Support
Each resident works closely with staff to identify goals, address barriers, and create an individualized plan for success. Through one-on-one support, residents receive guidance, encouragement, advocacy, and referrals tailored to their unique circumstances.
Community Connections
Staff help residents connect with community resources including healthcare providers, mental health services, substance use recovery supports, employment services, childcare resources, educational opportunities, legal assistance, public benefits, transportation resources, and housing programs. These connections help build a foundation of long-term support beyond shelter services.
Transportation Assistance
When available, TLC assists residents in accessing transportation resources that support employment, medical appointments, housing searches, and other essential activities necessary for achieving stability.
The Transformation Life Center is more than just a place to stay. It is a residential emergency shelter program designed to help women and children move from crisis toward stability, safety, and long-term housing.
Safe Housing
TLC provides emergency shelter in a secure, supportive, and family-focused environment. Women and their children have access to safe accommodations while they work toward personal goals, increased stability, and permanent housing.
Housing Navigation & Access Point Services
As part of the local homeless response system, TLC assists residents with housing assessments, referrals, and enrollment in the Coordinated Entry (Access Point) process when appropriate. Staff help residents explore housing options, connect with housing programs, and navigate barriers to obtaining permanent housing.
Life Skills Development
Residents have opportunities to participate in life skills education focused on budgeting, employment readiness, parenting, communication, tenant responsibilities, household management, and other skills that support long-term self-sufficiency.
Food, Pantry & Basic Needs Support
TLC maintains a communal kitchen and pantry stocked with basic food items to help residents prepare their own meals. Residents have access to shared cooking facilities, staple food items, hygiene products, cleaning supplies, bedding, and other essential household necessities. Additional food, household items, and specialty needs are often provided through community donations when available.
Case Management & Personalized Support
Each resident works closely with staff to identify goals, address barriers, and create an individualized plan for success. Through one-on-one support, residents receive guidance, encouragement, advocacy, and referrals tailored to their unique circumstances.
Community Connections
Staff help residents connect with community resources including healthcare providers, mental health services, substance use recovery supports, employment services, childcare resources, educational opportunities, legal assistance, public benefits, transportation resources, and housing programs. These connections help build a foundation of long-term support beyond shelter services.
Transportation Assistance
When available, TLC assists residents in accessing transportation resources that support employment, medical appointments, housing searches, and other essential activities necessary for achieving stability.
A Path Toward Stability
Our goal is not simply to provide shelter, but to provide the support, resources, and opportunities that help women and children move from homelessness toward greater independence, stability, and hope for the future.
Our goal is not simply to provide shelter, but to provide the support, resources, and opportunities that help women and children move from homelessness toward greater independence, stability, and hope for the future.
Our Impact
Hear from former residents, board members, staff, volunteers, and others whose lives have been touched by our mission.

