Peaceful Homes, Inc. was created from a desire to reach young people before they are forced to navigate adulthood alone.
Our founder , Therea Gardner, spent time working in adult corrections and juvenile justice, where she encountered individuals from many different backgrounds whose stories often shared a common thread: they lack consistent guidance, support , stability, and someone to help them understand the everyday decisions that shape adulthood.
Those experiences sparked a bigger question: What if young people had that support before they reached a crisis?
Peaceful Homes was created to help answer that question.
We are building a safe , nurturing transitional living program for young adults ages 18-21 aging out of fosters care. Beyond providing housing,our goal is to surround each young adult with guidance, life-skills education, accountability, encouragement, and opportunities that prepare them for independent adulthood.
We want every young person who comes through our doors to leave with more than a place they once stayed,. We want them to leave with confidence, practical skills, meaningful connections, and a stronger foundation for their future.
Home Begins Here.

We equpi young adults with the skills, confidence, and resources to take ownership if their future.
We surround young adults with positive relationships, mentorship, and community connections that help them thirve.
We lead with empathy, respect, and understanding while creating a safe space where every young adult feels seen, heard, and valued.
To provide safe, nurturing transitional housing and life-skills support for young adult ages 18-21 aing out of foster care, equipping them with the stability, confidence, and tools needed to successfully transition into independent adulthood.
A future where every young adult leaving foster care has a safe place to call home, supportive community, and the opportunity to build, stable, independent futures.

Therea Gardner,
Founder & Executive Director

Jacqueline Smith
HR& Organizational Development

Vince Coia
Board Secretary
Kelsey Blake
Program Development & Life Skills

Kristen Fuqua
Director of Operations


Featured on WCNC Charlotte
Peaceful Homes, Inc. was featured by WCNC Charlotte Seeking Solutions segment for our mission to create transitional housing and life-skills support for young adults aging out of foster care.