EMPOWERING INDEPENDENCE. SUPPORTING DIGNITY. BUILDING BRIGHTER FUTURES.

Structured Independent Living Housing for Adults in Omaha

The Diouf Foundation for Independent Living provides safe, sober, and structured shared housing for adults experiencing homelessness, housing instability, reentry, and other major life transitions.

Welcome to The Diouf Foundation for Independent Living

At The Diouf Foundation for Independent Living, we believe every adult deserves the opportunity to rebuild their life in a safe, stable, and respectful environment.

Our structured independent living housing program helps eligible adults move toward greater stability and independence through furnished shared housing, clear program expectations, and a supportive living environment.

Whether you are transitioning from homelessness, foster care, reentry, domestic hardship, military service, or another major life change, our program offers a place to regain stability, develop independence, and begin your next chapter.

Who We Serve

We serve eligible adults age 18 and older who are experiencing homelessness, housing instability, or significant life transitions and are ready to work toward greater stability and independence. This may include:

Adults experiencing homelessness or housing instability
Young adults transitioning from foster care
Veterans experiencing housing or life transitions
Adults rebuilding after domestic hardship or unsafe living situations
Adults transitioning from incarceration or reentry programs
Adults seeking a safe, sober, structured, and respectful shared living environment
Adults who can live safely and independently in shared housing
Applicants referred by social service agencies, hospitals, probation officers, reentry programs, community organizations, or other approved referral partners

Please note: All applicants must complete the program’s screening and approval process. Eligibility is determined individually based on program requirements, available space, and the applicant’s ability to participate safely and independently in a shared living environment.

Why Choose Us

Choosing the right independent living program is an important decision. Here is what participants can expect from our shared living environment:

Respect-First Approach: We treat every participant with dignity and expect respectful conduct throughout the shared living environment.
Structure and Accountability: Clear program expectations, consistent house rules, and personal responsibility help participants work toward greater stability.
Safe and Sober Environment: Alcohol, illegal drugs, marijuana, violence, threats, and disruptive conduct are prohibited.
Shared Community: Participants live in a structured environment that encourages respectful relationships, accountability, and greater self-reliance.
Your Progress, Your Responsibility: Participants are encouraged to set personal goals and take active responsibility for their progress while following program expectations.

18+

Eligible Adults

Structured

Shared Housing

Sober

Living Environment

Individual

Screening Process

Our Mission

At The Diouf Foundation for Independent Living, our mission is to create a structured pathway toward greater housing stability and independence.

To provide eligible adults with stable, structured, and respectful shared housing that encourages personal responsibility, greater independence, dignity, and purpose.

We believe stable housing can provide a foundation for meaningful change. Through clear expectations, consistent program structure, and a respectful shared living environment, participants are encouraged to strengthen their stability, personal responsibility, and confidence as they work toward their goals.

Ready to take the next step? Start the application and screening process today.

Visit our Admissions page to review eligibility requirements, submit a referral or application, and learn what to expect during the screening process. You may also contact our team with questions before applying.