Find Your Peace. Build Your Future.
Providing a vital runway for single-mother led families in Union and Mecklenburg County through professional Care Management and safe sanctuary.
Forging a reliable path between crisis and independence.
Since August 2019, we have recognized that Mecklenburg and Union Counties lacked a long-term runway for single mothers ready to move beyond emergency shelters.
Serene & Tranquil Homes provides The Oasis—a 12-24 month sanctuary where mothers are equipped with the financial literacy and career tools needed to build a lasting legacy.
"I founded this organization to give mothers in Union and Mecklenburg County the time and tools they actually need to flourish. Serene & Tranquil Homes is a place to catch your breath and start building a future that lasts." — Karin Starr, Founder
Life Skills Academy
Mandatory growth workshops available for both residents and community participants.
Financial literacy focused on credit repair, debt snowballing, and building an asset-based future.
Workforce development, digital literacy, and interview intelligence for living-wage careers.
DIY home maintenance and tenant rights education to protect future security deposits.
Trauma-informed parenting, wellness workshops, and Guardian Mom CPR certification.
Providing professional care and a safe place to heal.
12-24 months of transitional housing for homeless single mothers. Includes weekly Care Management and our unique Housing Escrow program.
Support for non-resident mothers. Access to the Life Skills Academy, monthly Care Management, and the Starr Diamonds fellowship group.
Starr Diamond Estates
A planned micro-neighborhood in Union County featuring cottage-style permanent homes for purchase.
Moving mothers from renting to owning, breaking generational cycles through property equity.
Increasing transitional capacity to ensure no mother is left without a safe place to heal.
(980) 999-0033
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info@sereneandtranquilhomes.org
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