The Village at a New Leaf Offers Independence to Residents with Developmental Disabilities
OHFA awarded $325,000 in federal housing tax credits and $7 million in tax-exempt bonds to construct 62 rental units for participants in A New Leaf's programs. As an "agrihood," The Village integrates agriculture and residential living.
The Village at a New Leaf
Community Offers Place to "Grow, Bloom, and Thrive"
Located in Owasso, The Village at a New Leaf provides safe and affordable housing for residents with developmental and physical disabilities.
Individuals with developmental disabilities often face more difficulty when it comes to finding employment and safe places to live. A New Leaf, an Owasso non-profit organization, encourages participants to "grow, bloom, and thrive" through its services designed to foster independence.
"We wanted to build low-income housing for people with disabilities because most of them are in a life of poverty," said Mary C. Ogle, CEO for A New Leaf.
OHFA awarded $325,000 in federal housing tax credits and $7 million in tax-exempt bonds to construct 62 rental units for participants in A New Leaf's programs. As an "agrihood," The Village integrates agriculture and residential living.
The new community means residents can move into a life of independence, surrounded by the support and services they need.
"If you are a person with a disability, you end up living with family your whole life. Now they can move into The Village and be independent and make their own choices. It has been life-altering," said Mary.
Judy, one of the first residents to move into The Village, enjoys her spacious, quiet apartment. She's surrounded by support staff who can assist her as needed. There's also plenty of space to walk her dog, Chloe.
"My apartment is a lot bigger than the one I used to live in," said Judy. "I like to do things on my own but I have staff to help me and my dog is happy."
