An increasing need.
Over the last three years, our Day Shelter has seen an increase of 42% in the overall number of unduplicated clients served (5,706 in FY 17 to 8,110 in FY 18/19).
Our facility provides a place for individuals experiencing homelessness to rest, receive meals, clothing, showers, storage, and more – all while obtaining supportive services and housing (to eventually exit their homeless episode). Compared to the costs of remaining homeless, our shelter services cost only $67 per client per year.
The shelter is open Monday-Friday 7:30am-6pm, Saturday 4pm-6pm, and Sunday 7:30am-11:30am.
Breakfast: Monday–Friday 9am-10 am, Sunday 8:30am-9:30am
Lunch: Monday-Friday 12pm-1pm
Dinner: Monday-Saturday, 4pm-6pm
The Day Shelter Client Advocate assists homeless individuals who sign up on a walk-in basis with referrals to a variety of different resources both within HopeWorks and within the community. The client advocate can be found on the 2nd floor of the day shelter building.
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Clothing Room
Monday-Friday* 1:00pm-2:00pm
*Not available on Wednesdays
Long Term Storage
Monday- Friday: 7:30am-8:30am, 10:30am-11:30am, 2pm-3pm
Mail Room
Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 12:30pm-2:00pm
Tuesday and Thursday: 10:30am-11:30am
Shower Station
Monday- Friday: 9:00am-12:30am
Meet Joe- A Heart of Gold
Meet Joe. You’d recognize him if you saw him. He has a long beard and glasses, grey hair and blue eyes. A rock and roll personality and a heart of gold.
Joe grew up in the Midwest and landed on hard times when his mother passed away. Lacking family and support, Joe turned to unhealthy ways of coping and eventually became homeless. He was living under a bridge and also spent time at various shelters in town.
When he first started coming to the day shelter, Joe didn’t talk much. He was a loner. He’d hold the door open for you, but he wouldn’t talk to you. Alcohol was a barrier to his progress.Over time, it became clear to the staff that he is an expert communicator and very direct in his speech. Not one to mince words, Joe is authentic in words and action. He began conversing with other clients, sharing his experiences with others who could benefit from his struggles. This openness eventually led to Joe’s breakthrough: the desire to become housed.
After finding stability in his own apartment, Joe still returns to the day shelter. He wants to help others who are finding their own path, reclaiming their lives in their own way. Sometimes he brings chocolates, sometimes he helps the shelter figure out what music to play. Joe radiates with an inner peace that didn’t exist before. It’s clear in his step, in his friendliness, and in his newfound openness. Joe has found a home in more ways than one.