In addition to having a diagnosis of HIV or AIDS, applicants for the Bonaventure House program must be:

• Homeless or at-risk for homelessness
• Under the care of a primary care physician, with a negative TB skin test or chest X-ray
• Working on substance abuse issues, if in recovery (substantiated clean time and committed to remaining alcohol and drug free); and, if indicated, working on mental health issues
• Willing to abide by policies stipulated in the resident handbook, including the tier system, and willing to contribute a social service fee of 30% of income and/or benefits (Inability to pay is not a barrier to acceptance into the program)
• Capable of living in a diverse, transitional, congregate community setting
• Interested in, and capable of, returning to independent living in the community within two years

The agency does not discriminate on the basis of religion, gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, income, or disability.

Although the agency was founded by an order of Catholic Brothers, applicants from all faith backgrounds, or with no religious orientation, are welcome. In fact, our Spiritual Care Program is ecumenical and strives to honor and respect a wide variety of faith traditions and journeys.