Former Use: The Site consists of a rectangular-shaped parcel of land, encompassing approximately 0.25 acres of a 0.75 acre parcel, located on the northern side of Bates Street, at the western corner of Walnut and Blake Street. The Site is currently vacant but is improved with the one building, formerly occupied by the St. Patrick?s Convent. The Site is currently owned by St. Mary?s Regional Medical Center, which also owns the remaining portion of the property, including the adjacent St. Mary?s Nutritional Center (former Wallace School). Based on available information, the Site was improved with residential dwellings circa 1868, which were demolished circa 1910, when the current St. Patrick's Convent building was constructed. The Site building encompasses an approximate footprint of 2,830-square feet, built on a brick and mortar foundation with a full basement, and is comprised of 3 stories. The Site building formerly housed dormitory- bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen areas, and common areas for the convent. Wooden porches are constructed off the first and second stories along the western side of the Site building. Asphalt paved driveways are located to the northwest and southwest of the Site. Redevelopment: The property has been redeveloped into Sophia's House,a residential recovery and healing community center for women who are survivors of incarceration, sex trafficking, prostitution, addiction, other similar trauma, and/or adverse life experiences. The recovery and support services include mental health counseling, addiction recovery, medical care, work towards GED certification, and job training. These services will be available through community partners like Health Affiliates Maine. The recovery program will focus on holistic healing, providing opportunities to heal through horticulture, healthy food, art, meaningful work, spirituality, appropriate therapy, good medical care, and exercise. Through their involvement, women will have the chance to learn practical job training skills including leadership, time management, resource development, financial literacy, and successful marketing tactics. In addition to formal job training, women in the recovery program will learn to thrive through performing daily house activities and taking ownership of their lives new ways. The building rehabilitation and site redevelopment includes the construction of 11 dwelling units for individuals, including five efficiency apartments and six Single Room Occupancy units (SROs). Sophia's House and The Center for Wisdoms Women has made a commitment to support low-income women and provide a roof for those who are homeless. Eight of the units, including two of the efficiency apartments and six SROs, will be available to people at or below 50% of the area median income. Three of the six SRO units will be reserved for women who are homeless.