As a family member who has watched my dad reclaim his life and find lasting stability through the peer-led, self-governed structure of an Oxford House, I urge the Board to protect this vital model. The proven success of Oxford House lies in its grassroots, unstaffed community—where residents build genuine accountability and mutual support without the barrier of heavy institutional bureaucracy. Imposing rigid administrative mandates, costly fees, and bureaucratic red tape threatens to dismantle the affordable, life-saving housing that gives families their loved ones back. We ask that the state safeguard, rather than burden, the proven community model that keeps individuals thriving and families whole.

— Skylor