Safe homes. Real community.
A better way to find a steadier place to land.
Affordable co-living homes in Birmingham for people facing housing displacement—and the support to take the next step.
Serving the Birmingham metropolitan area · Rooms and suites available
Our promise
Clear support. Safe homes. Room to begin again.
Four Birmingham homes
Locally owned and operated by our family.
Private rooms, shared essentials
Wi-Fi, kitchen, bath, laundry, and common spaces.
Connected to daily life
Near public transportation, groceries, and jobs.
A personal note
I remember what it felt like to not have a door of my own.
With hope,Darryl PerkinsCo-Founder, Perkins Homes Foundation
In the 90s, as a young adult, I faced homelessness. Some nights I slept in my car. Other nights on a friend's couch, grateful but never settled, never quite home.
I made it through. But I never forgot how alone it felt, and how much a safe, stable room would have changed everything for me back then.
That's why my family and I founded Perkins Homes Foundation. Today we own and operate four shared homes throughout Birmingham, offering private rooms with Wi-Fi, a kitchen, bath, laundry, welcoming common areas, and access to transit, groceries, and jobs.
What residents can count on
More than a roof. A place to rebuild.
01Private space
Choose a private room or suite in a home designed for comfort, privacy, and belonging.
02Everyday essentials
Wi-Fi, kitchens, bathrooms, laundry, living rooms, and shared spaces are ready when you arrive.
03Connected locations
Homes are placed near public transportation, groceries, and employment opportunities across Birmingham.
04Steady support
A calm, respectful community gives you space to manage life’s challenges and plan what comes next.
Designed for daily life
Stability has a shape.
Private space, shared belonging.
Private rooms and suites sit inside comfortable shared homes with the everyday amenities people need to feel settled. Shared spaces make room for connection without asking residents to give up privacy.
Learn how it worksA home connected to the city.
Locations throughout Birmingham are chosen with access in mind—close to transit, groceries, and employment opportunities. The goal is not isolation—it is a stable place within reach of the wider city.
See homes and support
A look inside
Room to settle in, connect, and begin again.
Our homes are practical, welcoming places designed to make everyday stability feel possible.
Resident stories
A little steadiness can change what comes next.
These are the everyday moments that make a safe, affordable home feel like a fresh start.
“I can finally sleep without worrying about where I’ll be next month.”
“My rent is manageable, and I can walk to the bus and to work. That has made a real difference.”
“People here look out for each other, while still giving you room to be yourself.”
“I came here to get back on my feet. Now I feel proud of the steps I’m taking.”
Give today
Help make a steadier place to land possible.
Your support helps Perkins Homes Foundation provide safe, affordable community housing and the practical support people need while rebuilding stability.
Stronger together
Our Housing Partners
We work together with trusted Birmingham organizations to help house our neighbors and build steadier futures.
First Light Shelter
Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center
The Dannon Project
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