Mother and child in a safe environment

Established August 9, 2019

Serene &
Tranquil Homes

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.

Smiling mother and child

Our Founding Story

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

Education for Empowerment

Life Skills Academy

Mandatory growth workshops available for both residents and community participants.

Prosperity Roadmap

Financial literacy focused on credit repair, debt snowballing, and building an asset-based future.

Career Catalyst

Workforce development, digital literacy, and interview intelligence for living-wage careers.

Toolbelt Workshop

DIY home maintenance and tenant rights education to protect future security deposits.

Harmony Project

Trauma-informed parenting, wellness workshops, and Guardian Mom CPR certification.

Our Tracks to Success

Providing professional care and a safe place to heal.

The Oasis (Residential)

12-24 months of transitional housing for homeless single mothers. Includes weekly Care Management and our unique Housing Escrow program.

  • No Adult Visitor Sanctuary
  • Mandatory 30-Hour Work Rule
View Residential Criteria

Community Empowerment

Support for non-resident mothers. Access to the Life Skills Academy, monthly Care Management, and the Starr Diamonds fellowship group.

  • Starr Diamonds Peer Support
  • Maternity Referral Network

The Forever Home Vision

Starr Diamond Estates

Community Hub

A planned micro-neighborhood in Union County featuring cottage-style permanent homes for purchase.

Equity & Legacy

Moving mothers from renting to owning, breaking generational cycles through property equity.

Oasis Expansion

Increasing transitional capacity to ensure no mother is left without a safe place to heal.

Start Your Journey

Inquiry Line

(980) 999-0033

Mon-Fri | 8am-5pm

Contact Email

info@sereneandtranquilhomes.org

General Inquiries

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