Founded in 1981, Pater Noster House is a 501 (C ) (3) Nonprofit Organization that is now entering its 27^th Year of Service to the People of Central Ohio who are infected and/or affected by HIV/AIDS.

 

Since it was founded, Pater Noster House has provided transitional housing to well over 1000 clients.  While that is a small number in comparison to the larger HIV Community, it represents a significant impact on the local HIV community. In out-sourced services to the HIV Community, Pater Noster House has provided meals and other services to 2,500 people living with HIV/AIDS.

 

A unique facility, Pater Noster House is currently the only licensed Adult Group Home in the seven counties that make up Central Ohio .  With a faltering economy, and many people with HIV/AIDS facing difficult choices between housing, food and medication, the demand for our services is ever increasing.  The ability to pay for our services is never a consideration for residency at Pater Noster House.

 

Pater Noster House provides temporary, short term housing to people living with HIV/AIDS who are experiencing homelessness.  The mission of Pater Noster House is two-fold:

 

First, our objective is to empower our clients to reclaim their lives, restore broken relationships, recover from addiction problems, refocus on living with HIV/AIDS and to build healthy self esteem. Our goal for each resident is independent living, if possible, in their own permanent housing.

 

Secondly, for those who face serious illness or mortality we offer a peaceful, clean, safe place with dedicated staff and volunteers to ensure the comfort, safety and dignity of the person and family. 

 

As part of its empowerment policy, the Management of Pater Noster House has developed several innovative programs for residents and those from the community who face HIV-related concerns:

 

 

Positive P.E.E.R.S

(Prevention, Education Empowerment, Responsibility, Support)

Launched in December 2004, this program was designed to educate newly diagnosed individuals to HIV facts and news updates.  Many of the PEERS members serve as mentors for other people living with HIV/AIDS.  This program meets on a monthly basis and has been very successful.

 

Phillip’s Friends

Launched in July, 2005, this is a bereavement support group for those who have lost a loved one due to HIVAIDS related illnesses. This group meets monthly and reaches out to all people, regardless of sexual orientation, race, religion or disability.

 

Job Placement Services/Community Free Job List

Launched in May, 2005, this program is a no cost job placement service that seeks to find employment opportunities for interested clients. 

 

Narcotics Anonymous Program

This successful peer-led program called Hope on the Horizon meets every Saturday at Noon at Pater Noster House. Refreshments are provided by the staff.

 

We remain committed to serving the people of Central Ohio .

 

 

For Pater Noster House

 

 

 

Fr. Phillip Zimmerman, RSJ

Executive Director