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GET STARTED RIGHT AWAY Thank you for your interest in becoming a resident of Mary’s House for Older Adults: A LGBT Friendly Residence. Mary’s House provides supportive independent, communal housing for older adults that eliminates the intense isolation experienced due to aging, subtle and not so subtle discrimination and intolerance based on one's sexual/gender identity or orientation. If you’re an independent older adult who likes to make a difference, Mary’s House could be a great fit.  Community Amenities 

Professional property management

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Community programs, activities and, coordination of benefits, activities, recreation, and celebrations (at the building and within the surrounding community)

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Energy efficient heating and cooling systems  Laundry room with oversized washers and dryers

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Hydrotherapy Tub and Family Room

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Close to public transportation, grocery store and other amenities

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On site, off-street parking

At Mary’s House, residents make a commitment to supporting the community and each other. You can participate in this collective in a variety of ways, e.g., community dinners, gardening, exercise classes. Anticipated occupancy for Mary’s House is November 2017.

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Accept all people, no matter their race, ethnicity, gender identity and/or sexual orientation, religion, Must be 60 years old or more Be willing to live in an alcohol and drugfree environment Accept and live by the regulations and guidelines for community living Be able to function in an independent living situation Be willing to share and maintain common areas such as kitchen, bathroom, and lounge Be free from the physical care and/or responsibility of children Have no recent history of violent or disruptive behavior Maintain a stable source of monthly income When appropriate, have made and keep commitment to a program (e.g., AA, NA, mental health program, self-help)

If you meet the criteria above and would like to be considered for Mary’s House, please complete the short questionnaire below and return it to Mary’s House: PO Box 29561, WDC 20017 or [email protected] PLEASE PRINT Name ______________________________ Email ______________________________ Tele # ______________________________ 1. I will be able to move into Mary’s House by November 2017. Yes ____ No ____ 2. I want to move into Mary’s House because:

4. I would fit into a Mary’s House residence because: