AT A GLANCE
$750
Semi-private room
M-to-M
Month-to-month
$1,200
Private Room
Peer
Voluntary support
ELIGIBILITY
Who The Program Serves
Applicants are reviewed individually. We consider reasonable accommodations before making an eligibility decision, and a disclosure does not automatically determine the outcome.
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Predictable monthly fees, a furnished room, and a settled household
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Able to complete daily living activities independently.
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Ambulatory and able to safely exit the home without assistance
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Understands this is shared living, not licensed treatment or care
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Agrees to the home safety, conduct, and participation expectations
ROOMS SECTION
Private And Semi-Private Rooms
Every room is furnished with a bed, storage, and linens. Residents share the kitchen, dining room, living room, and bathrooms. Placement is subject to acceptance and availability.
SERVICES
What we provide, and what we don’t
Clear boundaries keep the home safe for everyone. Here’s exactly what is and isn’t included
INCLUDED
Furnished private or semi-private room, mattress and linens
Shared kitchen, dining, living room, laundry, and bathrooms
Utilities, WiFi, and basic household supplies
Voluntary, non-clinical peer support and shared-house activities
Help identifying VA and community resources you can contact directly
A written residency agreement with clear expectations and fees
Each room has a biometric door lock, a 24-inch smart TV, a privacy screen, and ample storage
NOT INCLUDED
Medical or nursing care
Behavioral health or substance-use treatment
Medication administration or storage
Personal-care assistance (bathing, dressing, grooming)
Transportation to appointments or errands
Licensed clinical services, case management, or financial management
Residents arrange their own care through VA or community providers. Health information and medication must be managed by qualified professionals
HOUSE GUIDELINES
A shared home works when everyone shares the load
Every resident signs a written residency agreement covering house expectations. They exist to protect your safety, privacy, and peace
FAITH-INSPIRED, NOT REQUIRED
Our identity is faith-inspired. Participation in religious observances is voluntary, and residents are expected to respect the beliefs and practices of others.
What to Include
Only one resident at a time, subject to written approval and available funds. Explain that the difference is deferred and remains payable.
House expectations
Cleanliness, room inspections, no eating in bedrooms, curfew, kitchen hours, visitor restrictions, and prohibitions on alcohol, illegal drugs, violence, and property damage.
Service boundaries
Housing and peer support only. Residents independently manage personal care, medications, appointments, finances, and transportation.
Application process
Review information → submit referral/application → provide required documents → program review → written decision. Submission does not guarantee admission.
Contact and privacy
Program contact information, application assistance, and a secure way to submit forms and supporting documents.
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Treat residents, staff, visitors, and neighbors with respect.
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Follow the written residency agreement, house expectations, and safety procedures.
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Maintain personal hygiene and keep assigned living areas reasonably clean.
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Respect quiet hours, privacy, personal property, and shared spaces.
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No violence, threats, harassment, intimidation, theft, or property damage
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No illegal drugs, weapons, or prohibited hazardous items on program property.
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Notify administration of suspected substances, changes in benefits, and significant safety concerns.
TEMPORARY REDUCED PAYMENT POLICY
Only ONE resident at a time may receive a temporary reduced payment, regardless of room type. Written BC4Y approval depends on available first come first approved; all other residents pay the standard fee. Payments are due on the 1st. The signed Prorated Occupancy Fee and Repayment Agreement is required; the difference is deferred, not forgiven. Full payments and repayment follow that agreement.
ADMISSION & APPLICATION
How Admission Works
Because the program serves many veterans, health and safeguards matters, it is designed to match our space and resources. It’s never based solely on a single referral.
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Referral
Submit the referral form, yourself or through a VA worker, VSO, or family member.
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Secure access
Administration reviews the request and sends a secure link to the appropriate portal
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Application
Complete, accurate, and upload any supporting documents
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Interview
Conversation to assess readiness, shared-living fit, and any reasonable accommodations
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Move in
When a place is approved, move-in is scheduled and the agreement is signed
REVIEWS
REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION
How Admission Works
Completed and signed application packet
Government-issued photo identification
DD Form 214 or other proof of veteran status
Current VA disability rating or benefits letter, if applicable
Room of monthly income or benefits
Emergency contact information
One-time $175 program and administration fee
Do not email Social Security, health, or benefit records to an unsecured address. Upload them only through the secure form when requested
FEES & PAYMENT
Straightforward Fees, In Writing
Accepted residents receive written rates at the time of room assignment, before occupancy begins, and payment is due before move-in
Semi-Private Room
$750/Month
Semi-Private Room
Deferred Per Month
$500
$250
Private Room
$1,200/Month
Temporary fee
Deferred per month
$900
$300
Application & Administration
$175/Month
Per veteran. Separate from the occupancy fee and does not reduce the first month’s rent
Temporary Prorated Payment
Visible explanation states that the temporary/prorated amount is based on the veteran’s applicable VA disability classification/benefits and that the difference is deferred rather than forgiven. The exact tiny wording is not reliably legible
Rating changes
Text explains that if the veteran’s VA rating changes, the applicable monthly amount may change accordingly, with written notice / adjustment
Referrals
The House of Mary & Muriel welcomes referrals from case managers, social workers, reentry programs, probation officers, hospitals, treatment centers, veterans organizations, and partner agencies seeking safe shared living options for their clients.
Who Can Submit a Referral?
We welcome referrals from:
· Social Workers
Case Managers
· Probation & Parole Officers
Hospital Discharge Planners
Treatment Centers
Veterans Organizations Homeless Service Providers
· Mental Health Professionals
· Housing Navigators Nonprofit Organizations
· Government Agencies
Faith-Based Organizations
GALLERY
FAQ'S
CONTACT & REFERRAL
Start a referral or request secure access
Welcome to The House of Mary & Muriel
The House of Mary & Muriel on Malcom Shared Living Program, operated by Buffalo’s Concerned for Youth, Inc., provides month-to-month shared housing and voluntary, nonclinical peer support for ambulatory, independent adult male veterans.
Our furnished private and semi-private accommodations offer a respectful shared living environment centered on dignity, personal responsibility, and community. Residents independently manage their personal care, medications, appointments, finances, and transportation.
Before applying, please review our Program Information & Fees, Referral Form, and Application Packet. Admission depends on room availability and individual application review. Only one resident at a time may receive an approved temporary reduced payment, subject to available program funds.
(704) 360-0939
Email:Contact@bc4y.org
Contact program administration to obtain secure submission instructions before sending completed forms or supporting documents. Use ordinary email for general inquiries only. Do not attach identification, benefits letters, financial records, medical information, or completed applications to an unsecured email.
Submitting a referral, application, or application fee does not guarantee admission