Hamilton Cottage

“I never knew my dad. My mom worked all the time. When she was at home, she yelled a lot and locked me in the attic so she could have some time to herself,” admits one boy as he describes his life before living in Lugar Cottage.

Hamilton Cottage provides that sense of family most of us remember fondly. By helping these school-age boys feel welcome; we can meet their emotional, physical and spiritual needs.

Every boy finds a second chance here. They discover how to better themselves, to discover their abilities and to realize their future. A foundation of faith, structure and compassion is offered each boy as they rebuild their lives here. Together, they learn morals, respect, responsibility and how to successfully survive in the world around them. Most importantly, they learn that they matter to someone. In this Cottage, every young man realizes he has value and worth.

Stability, patience and common sense help these boys develop strong work ethics and good grades. And yet, they still find time to enjoy being “boys.” Outdoor activities, skateboarding, hiking over the hills of the campus and learning to enjoy God’s creation instill a sense of wonder and appreciation.

While the boy’s ages range in age from 4 to 18, they learn to work together, play together and worship together as a family. “We grew up in large families and know the importance of sticking together in good times and bad,” Lillian Desloges, Hamilton Housemom, explains. They learn to depend on each other and understand the worth of encouragement for one another.

Honesty, fair play, a good day’s effort and clean fun are some of the values modeled by the houseparents, Jacques and Lillian Desloges, as they help these boys grown into men.