Friendship House Fayetteville is an intentional living community that provides affordable, integrated housing for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities friend residents , with a unique focus on college students and young professionals in the healthcare, allied health, and human service fields. Friendship House Fayetteville works alongside young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families to provide intentional, transitional living.
At its core, this faith-based community is rooted in table fellowship expressed through a daily rhythm of eating, praying and celebrating together. Friendship House has a transformative effect on students and friends alike. As a gateway to independent living, friend residents are supported by rehabilitation staff to achieve sustainable employment while developing independent living skills. To gain a stronger sense of awareness and education, college students and young professionals serve as mentors and develop a stronger empathy in community living and their professional endeavors.
Scholarship opportunities for Friendship House Fayetteville are for students and young professionals. Visit our Apply Now page to learn more. The Friendship House Fayetteville campus consists of three homes, each with two apartment suites. All residents live as roommates and friends. This model of inclusive living forges relationships of mutual self-giving that transforms and encourage all residents involved.
Friend residents gain independent living skills, self-esteem and increased social awareness. Students and young professionals gain compassion in how they serve patients both with and without disabilities through hands-on experience. Friendship House Fayetteville completed construction in July , on the leased grounds of Highland Presbyterian Church.
The campus is operated by ServiceSource North Carolina. Each apartment has 4 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, a kitchen, a laundry room and a common living area. The common living area, kitchen and laundry room are fully furnished. Bedrooms are to be furnished by residents.
