Bastion Community of Resilience

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About the Communities

  • Established
  • Social
  • Suburban

Founding year

  • 2012

What we do

Bastion provides a supportive living environment for injured veterans and families within our intentionally designed neighborhood by augmenting their care with neighbors, volunteers and specialists for a holistic approach to community integration.
OUR STRATEGY: COMMUNITY AS THE INTERVENTION
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Intentional Environment
At Bastion, warriors and families live in a planned community alongside other purpose-driven adults. The community is designed to foster informal neighboring and enduring relationships. Our goal is for residents to maximize independence in the home and age in place.
Community-Based Support
From mentorship to meal preparation, Bastion’s model leverages human capital to create layers of social and instrumental support. Our volunteer program equips residents to assist professionals and caregivers implement individualized care plans, and every resident benefits from helping others— promoting personal wellness and life satisfaction.
Person-Centered Services
Residents benefit from the support of dedicated staff provided onsite.
Property Management
Bastion helps integrate newcomers and maintain homes in partnership with Renaissance Property Group.
Professional Partnerships
Bastion is connected to a network of clinical providers that offer critical professional services.

Our Mission

Bastion provides a supportive living environment for injured veterans and families within our intentionally designed neighborhood by augmenting their care with neighbors, volunteers and specialists for a holistic approach to community integration.

  • Purpose
  • Social
  • Activities
  • Property management

Commemorative dates

  • January 1, 2012
  • Started planning
  • January 1, 2016
  • Started living together
  • 115 Total members
  • Not open to new members
  • Open to visitors
Total
160

How to join

Intentional community primarily for post 9/11 veterans.

Basic expectations or agreements for members

Contact us at 888-737-5577 or in**@*********on.org

Decision-making process

  • Leadership Decides

A single person, couple, or small group makes most major decisions.

Governance structure

  • Founder/Leader-led

Primary authority rests with the community’s founder(s) or designated leader(s).

Economic model

  • Independent Finances

Members maintain separate personal finances with minimal sharing.

Economic scenarios for this community

  • Members typically need to have their own job or other personal source of income to cover their expenses while living in the community?

Community activities and engagement

  • Neighborhood, Community Housing, or Homeowner's Association

Age demographics

  • Family-focused (many children and parents)

Property status

  • Privately owned

Property owner

  • By several individuals through an LLC or a Tenancy In Common agreement

Setting

  • Suburban

Residential areas outside city centers but within metropolitan regions.

  • Land area size
    5 acres

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Location

  • Louisiana, United States

Needs and Offers

Offer
  • Real Estate For Sale
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