Alpha House of Tampa is enlisting the help of Interior Designers in the Tampa Bay area for a much-needed refurbishing of our Maternity Residence – specifically 20 bedrooms used by the population we serve: homeless and pregnant or parenting women and teens in foster care. A Room of Her Own is an exciting project to help mark our 3oth anniversary.
The rooms are the size of a single dorm room (approx. 8 x 13′) and currently, the look is institutional and drab. Even though their room at Alpha House is the first safe space our women have had to themselves in years (maybe their lives), we believe they, and their babies, deserve more than that. We think you will agree.
We all know the importance of environment and how it impacts our health and well-being. By addressing what our ladies see and touch every day, we hope to create spaces that feel like home, and that promote healing and growth – all part of our process of helping them back on their feet.
Each designer or design team will be assigned a bedroom in which to implement their plans. We also are enlisting the help of room “adopters.” These groups and individuals will work closely with the designer and help with the purchase of accessories such as bed and crib linens, towels, rugs, storage cubbies and other items needed for each room. Each adopter will make a one year commitment to the room.
For more information on how you can become involved, contact Pat Langford, Exectutive Director, at 813-875-2024.
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