Progressive Lifestyle Solutions Offers Housing in Liverpool
Social Business Editor — July 25, 2014 — Social Good
References: progressivelifestyle & twitter
Progressive Lifestyle Solutions (PLS) is a community interest company (CIC) based in Walton, Liverpool that is funded by the Big Lottery Fund. The goal for all of the users is independent living, which PLS sees as a long-term goal that must be sustainable.
PLS is more than just an apartment or a home, however, it's also a community that fosters community engagement and interaction. They take a holistic approach to the middle part of their name, that is, the lifestyle. "One of the main barriers to employment and independent living can be the presence of gaps in a service user's CV," they write on their website about the necessity of employment training and education. Onsite, they have a classroom in their facilities with community access included, which is especially necessary considering how today many job postings and applications are online.
Contact Information
Progressive Lifestyle Solutions website
PLS on Twitter
PLS on Facebook
PLS is more than just an apartment or a home, however, it's also a community that fosters community engagement and interaction. They take a holistic approach to the middle part of their name, that is, the lifestyle. "One of the main barriers to employment and independent living can be the presence of gaps in a service user's CV," they write on their website about the necessity of employment training and education. Onsite, they have a classroom in their facilities with community access included, which is especially necessary considering how today many job postings and applications are online.
Contact Information
Progressive Lifestyle Solutions website
PLS on Twitter
PLS on Facebook
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