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ABOUT-US
Volunteering
Whether it is helping us to add additional space to our existing homes, or fix and rehabilitate new homes that we've acquired; volunteering is essential to our success.
Mission And Vision
Our mission is to provide safe, structured, and supportive sober living environments
and to become a leading model of compassionate sober living in Massachusetts
Our Program
Whether it’s helping us expand living space in our current homes or assisting with renovations on newly acquired properties, volunteers play a vital role in the success of Pendo Homes
Restoring lives, rebuilding purpose.”
Director - Tim Kihiko
With over 17 years of experience in real estate, I've had the privilege of helping countless individuals and families find their dream homes. However, I realized that some people needed more than just a roof over their heads – they needed a supportive community to thrive. This insight led me to found Pendo Homes, a haven for those on the journey to recovery.
At Pendo Homes, we believe that everyone deserves a second chance. Our homes are carefully designed to provide a safe, structured environment that fosters healing and growth. We understand that recovery is a journey, not a destination, and we're committed to supporting our residents every step of the way.
Our properties are strategically located in peaceful neighborhoods, close to essential services, employment opportunities, and support networks. We take pride in creating communities that promote dignity, purpose, and a sense of belonging. Our mission is built on the principle of love – "Pendo" means "love" in Swahili – and we're dedicated to making a positive impact in the lives of those we serve.
As we continue to grow and expand our services, our commitment remains unwavering: to provide environments where recovery is not just possible, but sustainable. We're passionate about helping individuals rebuild their lives and achieve their full potential, and we're honored to be part of their journey.
Our Staff
DARREN LEBRUN
Home Manager
BRIDGET MALLEY
Home Planning
Manager
CHRISTIAN CRUZ
Creative Director
LUKE BAKERLIS
Home Drug Testing Manager
Mission
At Pendo Homes, our mission is to provide safe, structured, and supportive sober living environments where individuals in recovery can rebuild their lives with dignity, accountability, and purpose. We are committed to fostering a sense of community, connection, and personal growth by offering affordable housing, peer support, and access to recovery resources that promote long-term sobriety and stability.
Vission
Our vision is to become a leading model of compassionate sober living in Massachusetts where every individual overcoming addiction has access to a home that inspires hope, encourages healing, and empowers them to thrive. We envision a future where recovery is not only possible but sustainable one home, one resident, and one transformation at a time.
How Pendo Homes Works
Pendo Homes is not a detox facility, hospital, or clinical rehab center. What we provide is something essential and too often overlooked the structure, stability, and community support that makes sobriety sustainable after formal treatment. Research has shown that sober living environments like ours are a vital part of long-term recovery. At Pendo Homes, we step in where formal treatment programs leave off. This is often the most vulnerable stage when individuals return to daily life and face the challenges of staying clean while managing work, relationships, and personal responsibilities. That’s where we provide strength, consistency, and a second chance. We currently operate a clean, structured sober house in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, conveniently located with access to public transportation, job opportunities, stores, and community services. Our homes are open to individuals who are serious about their recovery and ready to take responsibility for building a better future.
A Home That Heals Through Routine and Connection
One of the most common things we hear from people in recovery is that idle time being alone, bored, or unoccupied is one of the biggest threats to their sobriety. That’s why our environment is intentionally structured to reduce isolation and create meaningful connection. At Pendo Homes, you're never alone, never idle, and always engaged in your recovery.
Our daily living includes:
1. Mandatory chores and group responsibilities.
2. Group meals and shared cooking.
3. Recovery-focused meetings and discussions.
4. Recreation such as board games, movies, music, and outdoor cookouts.
5. Regular house check-ins and access to support from house managers and peers.
6. Sobriety is a daily commitment, and we are here to make each day structured, purposeful, and filled with accountability.
The Path to Responsibility and Independence
By the time you walk into Pendo Homes, you may have exhausted other housing options, recently been released from incarceration, or reached a turning point due to addiction-related setbacks. Regardless of your past, from the moment you enter our home, we focus on your future.
We help residents:
1. Build self-esteem and a sense of personal responsibility.
2. Develop a strong work ethic and accountability
3. Practice financial responsibility with consistent weekly program fees
4. Re-engage in society as productive, sober individuals
Like many sober homes, we operate through shared financial contributions. But this is more than just rent. it’s a return to structure, budgeting, and living within one’s means, which are all vital aspects of long-term recovery.
Our Rules: Structure with Compassion
Pendo Homes isn’t one-size-fits-all. Some residents stay a few months, others thrive here for years. As long as a resident is upholding the house standards remaining sober, participating in house life, contributing financially and socially they are welcome to stay.
But to protect the integrity of our home and the safety of others, we take violations seriously. If a resident uses drugs or alcohol, neglects responsibilities, or causes disruption, we require them to leave immediately. One person’s poor choices should never risk another’s recovery.
Your Recovery Is Our Mission
At Pendo Homes, we understand that sobriety is not just about abstaining from substances, it’s about rebuilding lives. We stand beside each resident as they move from surviving to thriving, from brokenness to hope. Our supportive environment, led by Director Tim Kihiko, blends lived empathy with structured guidance. We believe in recovery. We believe in you.
For inquiries, admissions, or more information about availability, contact us at:
978-710-9307
3 taft st fitchburg ma 01420
At Pendo Homes, we provide alcohol- and drug-free housing that serves as a critical bridge for individuals transitioning from treatment to long-term recovery. Our sober living homes are designed to offer a structured, supportive environment that promotes accountability, healing, and personal growth.
Pendo homes is a 501(c)(3)
non-profit organization.
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