Child Bed Poverty Affects Thousands in the US
Every night thousands of children lie their heads on the floor to sleep because they don’t have a bed.
Apr 21st, 2022 •
Did you know that 1 in 5 children live in poverty in the US, and many of these families cannot afford beds? Children often have to share a small bed with their parents or siblings, sleep in a sleeping bag, or simply sleep on the floor.
Children are the highest age-based population in poverty in the US. Twenty-two percent of kids in America live below the poverty line—the highest percentage among developed countries. Child poverty affects children’s nutrition, self-perception, behavior, and more. But, with sleep being one of the most important things that human’s do, bed poverty, perhaps, takes one of the biggest tolls on poor children.

Sleep and Child Bed Poverty
As you can imagine, not having a bed leads to poor nights of sleep, lower sleep quality, and even sleep deprivation. This is especially harmful for children because, statistically, they need more hours of sleep per night than adults do; they need those hours to refresh their brain.
Childhood is a crucial time for learning, physical development, and retaining the information they are learning. Children that suffer from sleep deprivation have lower academic achievement due to lowered cognitive function.
According to a 2009 study, poor sleep affects children’s grades and academic performance and adversely affects behavior up to two years later.
Other effects of sleep deprivation include the following:
- Lower immune system function: As you rest, your body produces proteins called cytokines which help fight infection and disease. Lack of sleep decreases and inhibits cytokine production.
- Mood swings: When you lose sleep, your amygdala (AKA your center for emotions) becomes overactive while your prefrontal cortex (AKA your center for decision making) sees less action. This combination is a recipe for mood swings.
- Lack of concentration: Sleep is one of the most important factors when it comes to prolonged concentration. This comes back to that pesky prefrontal cortex. When your prefrontal cortex doesn’t get a chance to recharge overnight, you can’t process your thoughts as easily or make decisions.
- Memory impairment: Overnight, specifically during the REM cycle, your short-term memories are stored and turned into long-term memories. Without this process, the things you saw, heard, and learned throughout the day will be easily forgotten.
- Hallucinations (in severe cases): One of the most common effects of sleep deprivation is having hallucinations. Sleep experts don’t know exactly why this happens, but they theorize it has something to do with the disruption of visual functioning. Most hallucinations are visual, but in extreme cases, they can be audible or tactile.
Clearly, this is not what we want for America’s children, so what can we do?
Our Initiative
Children living in poverty without a bed has not escaped our attention here at Mattress Advisor; it’s time for us to take action. We’ve come up with an exciting new initiative to help tackle child bed poverty: starting by partnering with Beds for Kids.
Beds for Kids is a non-profit that is dedicated to providing beds and furniture to children and their families in need. Mattress Advisor recently pledged to donate over 100 new mattresses and help deliver these beds to families without one.
Want to help get involved? Donate to Bed for Kids or use the following resource directory of child shelters across the US to help out in your community.
Child Poverty Resource Directory
Across the country there are shelters, organizations, and ministries dedicated to helping poverty-stricken children. We’ve complied a list of these centers and facilities by state, various ways to contact them, and a list of the services they provide.
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
Alabama
Alabama Baptist Children’s Homes & Family Ministries
25 Locations:
P.O. Box 361767
Birmingham, AL 35236
205-982-1112
Mission | To protect, nurture, and restore children and families through Christ-centered services. |
Who They Serve | Children and families |
Services Provided |
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Bridge Ministries
1016 19th St S Birmingham, AL 35205
(205) 930-0309
Mission | To prevent homelessness in Birmingham by providing direct emergency assistance to at risk individuals and families. |
Who They Serve | Homeless families and veterans. |
Services Provided | Emergency assistance with
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Children’s Aid Society of Alabama
2141 14th Avenue South Birmingham, AL 35205
(205) 251-7148
cas@childrensaid.org
Mission | Changing lives, building families, strengthening communities. |
Who They Serve | Children, youth, and families |
Services Provided |
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Family Connection, Inc.
2 Walker Run Alabaster, AL 35007
205-663-6301
susan@familyconnection-inc.org
Mission | To strengthen communities and families by providing shelter, counseling and safety for young people in crisis. |
Who They Serve | Children, youth, and families |
Services Provided |
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Family Promise of Baldwin County
20511 County Road 36
Summerdale, AL 36580
251-947-5641
familypromise@gulftel.com
Mission | To provide temporary shelter, related services and nurturing support to homeless families with children and to assist them with obtaining suitable and permanent housing. |
Who They Serve | Homeless families with children |
Services Provided |
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Family Promise of Birmingham
1016 19th St South Birmingham, Al 35205 United States
(205) 918-0246
director@familypromisebham.org
Mission | A network of diverse faith and civic organizations working together to provide safe, home-like lodging where homeless families can stay together while working to regain their independence. |
Who They Serve | Homeless families |
Services Provided |
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First Light
2230 Fourth Avenue North Birmingham, AL 35203
(205) 323-4277
Mission | To work with homeless women and their children to create hospitality in a safe and nurturing community, to encourage them to maintain dignity, to find hope, to seek opportunity, and to grow spiritually, thereby achieving their full potential. |
Who They Serve | Homeless women and their children |
Services Provided |
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Jessie’s Place for Women and Children
2305 5th Avenue North, Birmingham, AL 35203
(205) 323-0170
info@jessiesplace.com
Mission | At Jessie’s Place, we give women and children the chance for transformation. Within our walls, despair becomes new hope, sorrow becomes joy, and those broken and hurting become strong and whole. As we strive to be Christ’s vessel of love in the world, we look to nurture the spirit and create independent living with education remediation, job readiness, and most importantly, the boundless healing found in God’s Word. |
Who They Serve | Women and children |
Services Provided |
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Presbyterian Home for Children
905 Ashland Hwy
Talladega, AL 35160
256-362-2114
info@phfc.org
Mission | The Presbyterian Home for Children serves children, young adults, and families from throughout Alabama who seek healing and hope for their troubled lives. |
Who They Serve | Children, young adults and families |
Services Provided |
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YWCA Central Alabama
309 23rd Street North, Birmingham, AL 35203
205-322-9922
Mission | YWCA Central Alabama is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all. |
Who They Serve | Women, children and families |
Services Provided |
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Alaska
Abused Women’s Aid in Crisis
100 W. 13th Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99501
(907) 279-9581
Mission | To provide domestic violence safe shelter, intervention, and prevention. |
Who They Serve | Women, men, and their children |
Services Provided |
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Achorage School District
5530 E. Northern Lights Blvd. Anchorage, Alaska 99504
(907) 742-3833
mayo-kiely_david@asdk12.org
Mission | Educating all students for success in life. |
Who They Serve | Homeless students and families |
Services Provided |
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Advocates for Victims of Violence, Inc.
551 Woodside St, Valdez, AK 99686
907-835-2980
avv@avvalaska.org
Mission | Advocates for Victims of Violence is committed to ending domestic violence and sexual assault by providing confidential services to victims/survivors and their families, offering educational programs, primary prevention, and committed to effecting social, political, and legal change. |
Who They Serve | Victims/survivors and their children |
Services Provided |
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Alaska Family Services
1825 S. Chugach St. Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 746-4080
Mission | Services for Families |
Who They Serve | Women and children |
Services Provided |
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Bean’s Cafe
1101 East 3rd Avenue Anchorage, AK 99501
907-433-8600
info@beanscafe.org
Mission | To fight hunger for all ages, one meal at a time, while providing a pathway to self-sufficiency with dignity and respect. |
Who They Serve | People of all ages |
Services Provided |
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Clare House
4110 Spenard Road, Anchorage, AK 99517
907-563-4545
shughes@cssalaska.org
Mission | All the services offered at Clare House are designed to lead a family out of despair and instill hope for a practical path to economic stability and self-sufficiency. |
Who They Serve | Women with children and expectant mothers over the age of 18 |
Services Provided |
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Covenant House Alaska
755 A Street, Anchorage, AK 99501
(907) 272-1255
Mission | “We who recognize God’s providence and fidelity to His people are dedicated to living out His covenant among ourselves and those children we serve, with absolute respect and unconditional love. That commitment calls us to serve suffering children of the street, and to protect and safeguard all children. Just as Christ in His humanity is the visible sign of God’s presence among His people, so our efforts together in the covenant community are a visible sign that effects the presence of God, working through the Holy Spirit among ourselves and our kids.” |
Who They Serve | Homeless youth |
Services Provided |
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The Door Emergency Youth Shelter
122 10th Ave Fairbanks, Alaska 99701
907-374-5678
Mission | Facilitating life transitions for at-risk youth |
Who They Serve | Kids aged 12-18 |
Services Provided |
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The Salvation Army McKinnell House
1712 “A” Street, Anchorage, Alaska 99501
1-800-SAL-ARMY
denice.delgado@usw.salvationarmy.org
Mission | The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination. |
Who They Serve | Homeless families with children |
Services Provided |
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South Peninsula Haven House
3776 Lake Street, Homer, AK 99603
(907) 235-7712
leslie@havenhousealaska.org
Mission | Safe kids. Healthy Families. Peaceful Community. |
Who They Serve | Men, women, and children |
Services Provided |
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The Unalaskans Against Sexual Assault & Family Violence (USAFV)
156 W. Broadway Unalaska, AK 99685
(907) 581-1500
Mission | To provide safety, support, and education, for the prevention of and intervention in domestic violence and sexual assault. |
Who They Serve | Men, women, and children |
Services Provided |
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United Way of Anchorage
701 W. 8th Avenue, Suite 230 Anchorage, Alaska
907-263-3800
Mission | United Way of Anchorage advances the common good by mobilizing the caring power of our community. Our focus is on education, income and health — the building blocks for a good quality of life. |
Who They Serve | All Anchorage residents |
Services Provided |
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Arizona
A New Leaf
868 E University Dr Mesa, Arizona 85203
(480) 969-4024
info@turnanewleaf.org
Mission | Helping Families . . . Changing Lives |
Who They Serve | Families in Arizona |
Services Provided |
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Arizona’s Children Association
3636 N. Central Ave., Suite 200 Phoenix, AZ 85012
800-944-7611
Mission | Protecting children, empowering youth, strengthening families |
Who They Serve | Children, youth, and families |
Services Provided |
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Arizona Housing, Inc.
209 W. Jackson St, Suite 100 Phoenix, AZ 85003
602-228-7832
jwall@azhousinginc.org
Mission | To assist individuals and families to attain self-sufficiency through the provision of dignified housing and services. |
Who They Serve | Homeless families and homeless families with children |
Services Provided | Provide quality affordable housing coupled with comprehensive social services. |
Central Arizona Shelter Services
230 S. 12th Avenue Phoenix, AZ 85007
(602) 256-6945
development@cassaz.org
Mission | To empower men, women and children with diverse needs to end their homelessness by providing shelter and supportive services. |
Who They Serve | Veterans, seniors, disabled, families, children, and young adults |
Services Provided |
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Homeless Youth Connection
9950 W. Van Buren, Suite 114, Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 374-3747
info@hycaz.org
Mission | To raise awareness and meet the needs of youth experiencing homelessness so they can stay in school and graduate. |
Who They Serve | Youth and teens |
Services Provided |
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Jewish Family & Children Service
4747 N. 7th Street, Ste. 100, Phoenix, AZ 85014
(602) 279-7655
Mission | Strengthening the community by providing behavioral health, healthcare and social services to all ages, faiths and backgrounds. |
Who They Serve | Maricopa County survivors of domestic violence and their children, female or male, who are residing outside of a shelter setting |
Services Provided |
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Maggie’s Place
4001 N. 30th St. Phoenix, AZ 85016
602-262-5555
email@maggiesplace.org
Mission | To help pregnant and parenting women in need reach their goals, and welcomes them into a community filled with love and dignity. |
Who They Serve | Mothers and their children |
Services Provided |
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Ourfamilyservices
2590 N. Alvernon Way, Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 323-1708
info@ourfamilyservices.org
Mission | To eliminate homelessness and strengthen our community. |
Who They Serve | Homeless and near-homeless youth, homeless families, couples, and individuals |
Services Provided |
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Phoenix Rescue Mission
1540 W. Van Buren St. Phoenix, AZ 85007
(602) 233-3000
Mission | A leading provider of Christ-centered life transforming solutions to persons facing hunger, homelessness, addiction, and trauma. |
Who They Serve | Men, women, and children |
Services Provided |
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Sojourner Center
2330 E. Fillmore St. Phoenix, AZ 85036
602-244-0997
give@sojournercenter.org
Mission | Overcoming the impact of domestic violence, one life at a time. We provide a broad spectrum of services to victims of domestic violence, while working with professionals in the field on education, research and advocacy with the goal of ending domestic violence. |
Who They Serve | Women and their children |
Services Provided |
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Sunshine Acres Children’s Home
3405 N. Higley Rd. Mesa, AZ 85215
(480) 832-2540
answers@sunshineacres.org
Mission | To provide a loving, wholesome, Christian home for children who are separated from their parents and help them establish long-term relationships with stable parental figures, preparing them for success in adult life. |
Who They Serve | Children who are separated from their parents |
Services Provided |
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Umom
3333 East Van Buren Street Phoenix, Arizona 85008
602-275-7852
Mission | To prevent and end homelessness with innovative strategies and housing solutions that meet the unique needs of each family and individual. |
Who They Serve | Families, youth, single women, and others experiencing homelessness |
Services Provided |
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Arkansas
Bethlehem House
1115 Parkway St, Conway, AR 72034
501-329-4862
info@bethlehemhouse.net
Mission | To encourage, equip, and motivate homeless and nearly homeless individuals and families to take the necessary steps to improve their life situations. |
Who They Serve | Families and individuals |
Services Provided |
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Children’s Emergency Shelter
3015 South 14th St, Fort Smith, AR 72901
479-783-0018
Mission | The Fort Smith Children’s Emergency Shelter provides shelter and care, in a safe and structured home-like environment, for children ages 6-17 who have been removed from their home by the Department of Human Services due to neglect and/or abuse. The CES allows children in crisis the opportunity to JUST BE KIDS! |
Who They Serve | Children ages 6-17 |
Services Provided |
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The Children’s Shelter
107 Benson Drive Walnut Ridge, Arkansas 72476
(870) 886-5191
childrensshelter@suddenlinkmail.com
Mission | To provide an atmosphere of safety and comfort for children who have been displaced from their homes through no fault of their own. |
Who They Serve | Children |
Services Provided |
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The Family Center, Inc.
406 Pecan Street
Helena, AR 72342
870-338-8447
ggonner0614@yahoo.com
Mission | To address the needs of local children and families. |
Who They Serve | Local children and families |
Services Provided |
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The Haven
Haven, Blytheville, AR 72316
870-532-6669
thehavennea@att.net
Mission | The Haven of Northeast Arkansas, Inc is a non-profit organization, providing emergency shelter, supportive care and education to victims of domestic abuse and their children, so that they can live abuse free lives. |
Who They Serve | Victims of domestic abuse and their children |
Services Provided |
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Havenwood
808 N. Main Bentonville, Arkansas 72712
479-273-1060
havenwood@cox-internet.com
Mission | Havenwood helps single mothers and their children move from crisis to self-sufficiency. |
Who They Serve | Single mothers and their children |
Services Provided |
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Northwest Arkansas Children’s Shelter
14100 Vaughn Rd. Bentonville, AR 72713
479-795-2417
website@nwacs.org
Mission | To provide these children in crisis with a safe haven, high-quality care and hope for the future. |
Who They Serve | Children |
Services Provided |
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Ouahita Children, Youth, & Family Services
339 Charteroak Hot Springs, AR 71901
(501) 623-5591
info@occnet.org
Mission | Ouachita Children’s Center is a non-profit child advocacy organization providing emergency shelter and quality services for youth and families, empowering them to achieve lifelong success. |
Who They Serve | Children, youth, and families |
Services Provided |
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Our House
302 E Roosevelt Road
Little Rock, AR 72206
501-374-7383
connect@ourhouseshelter.org
Mission | Our House empowers homeless and near-homeless families and individuals to succeed in the workforce, in school, and in life through hard work, wise decision-making, and active participation in the community. |
Who They Serve | Homeless and near-homeless families and individuals, parents and children |
Services Provided |
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River Valley Shelter for Battered Women & Children, Inc.
P.O. Box 2066
Russellville, AR 72811
479-968-3110
Mission | Everyone, regardless of sex, race, culture, or religion, deserves to be treated with respect and compassion. We believe all victims of intimate partner violence deserve a chance to live violence free. |
Who They Serve | Victims of domestic violence and their children |
Services Provided |
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Women & Children First
P.O. Box 1954
Little Rock, AR 72203
(501) 376-3219
Mission | To help victims “live independently and free from domestic violence by providing crisis intervention, safe shelter, social/legal advocacy and support services.” |
Who They Serve | Women and their children, men, teenage boys and those who are victims of human trafficking |
Services Provided |
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California
1736 Family Crisis Center
2116 Arlington Avenue, Suite 200
Los Angeles, CA 90018
(323) 737-3900
Mission | To help children, women, men, and families through crises, including domestic violence, sexual assault, homelessness, joblessness, poverty, human trafficking, suicide ideation and attempts, addiction, post-traumatic stress, and emotional and life-survival challenges, thereby improving their prospects for long-term housing, psychological wellness, financial stability, and success. |
Who They Serve |
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Services Provided |
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Covenant House California
1325 North Western Avenue
Hollywood, California 90027
(323) 461-3131
info@covenanthousecalifornia.org
Mission | Covenant House California is dedicated to serving all God’s children, with absolute respect and unconditional love, to help youth experiencing homelessness, and to protect and safeguard all youth in need. |
Who They Serve | Homeless and trafficked youth, ages 18-24 |
Services Provided |
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Evangel Home
137 N. Yosemite, Fresno, CA 93701
(559) 264-4714
evh@evangelhome.org
Mission | To serve women and children in crisis, to meet their basic physical needs, to promote personal development and responsibility, to encourage spiritual growth, to uphold and honor Jesus Christ in all we do. |
Who They Serve | Grandmothers, mothers, and children |
Services Provided |
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Foothill Family Shelter
1501 W. Ninth Street, Suite D
Upland, CA 91786
(909) 920-0453
Mission | To assure children and adults a future by helping them acquire skills that will enable them to maintain a home, job and at the same time develop the necessary self-esteem to function as a successful stable adult. |
Who They Serve | Homeless adults and children |
Services Provided |
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Good Shepherd Shelter
1650 Rockwood St, Los Angeles, CA 90026
(323)737-6111
gooshepherdshelterla@gmail.com
Mission | To stop the generational cycle of domestic violence by providing individualized, comprehensive services and shelter to battered women and children and by raising the level of community awareness through advocacy and education. |
Who They Serve | Battered women and children |
Services Provided |
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Laura’s House
999 Corporate Dr, Ladera Ranch, CA 92694
(866) 498-1511
info@laurashouse.org
Mission | To change social beliefs, attitudes and the behaviors that perpetuate domestic violence while creating a safe space in which to empower individuals and families affected by abuse. |
Who They Serve | Abused women, men and children |
Services Provided |
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Los Angeles Mission
303 East 5th Street Los Angeles, CA 90013
(213) 629-1227 ext. 400
info@lamission.net
Mission | To provide help, hope and opportunity to men, women and children in need. |
Who They Serve | Men, women, and children in need |
Services Provided |
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The Salvation Army California South Division
180 East Ocean Blvd Suite 500
Long Beach CA 90802
(562) 264-3600
infosocal@usw.salvationarmy.org
Mission | The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination. |
Who They Serve | Men, women, and children |
Services Provided |
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Time For Change Foundation
2164 N. Mountain View Ave
San Bernardino, CA. 92405
909-886-2994
info@timeforchangefoundation.org
Mission | To empower disenfranchised low income individuals and families by building leadership through evidence-based programs and housing to create self-sufficiency and thriving communities. |
Who They Serve | Women and children |
Services Provided |
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Upward Bound House
1104 Washington Avenue
Santa Monica, CA 90403
(310) 458-7779
info@upwardboundhouse.org
Mission | To eliminate homelessness among families with children in Los Angeles by providing housing, supportive services, and advocacy. |
Who They Serve | Homeless families |
Services Provided |
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Ventura County Rescue Mission
150 N. Hayes Ave.
Oxnard, CA 93030
(805) 385-7200
swest@erescuemission.org
Mission | The Ventura County Rescue Mission serves the poor and homeless, offering hope to thousands of hurting people. It is the longest standing year-round shelter for homeless men in Ventura County. |
Who They Serve | Homeless single women and mothers with children |
Services Provided |
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Colorado
Attention Homes
1443 Spruce St.
Boulder, CO 80302
303-447-1206
Mission | We envision a world in which every young person has a safe place to live and the attention they need. |
Who They Serve | Homeless or facing homelessness youth |
Services Provided |
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Family Promise of Greater Denver
419 Lipan Street
Denver, CO 80204
303-675-0713
hello@familypromiseofgreaterdenver.org
Mission | To form relationships with families at risk of or experiencing homelessness by providing shelter, meals, and a spectrum of supportive services as they obtain permanent stability. |
Who They Serve | Families |
Services Provided |
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Family Tree
3301 S. Grant Street Englewood, CO 80113
(303) 762-9525
info@thefamilytree.org
Mission | To help people overcome child abuse, domestic violence and homelessness to become safe, strong and self-reliant. |
Who They Serve | Women with children experiencing homelessness |
Services Provided |
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The Gathering Place
1535 High Street
Denver, CO 80218
(303) 321-4198
Mission | We are here to do with, not for. |
Who They Serve | Women, transgender individuals, and their children |
Services Provided |
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The House
362 Main St, Basement level, Grand Junction, CO 81501
970-234-7004
info@thehousegj.com
Mission | The mission is simple. We want to see every youth that is experiencing homelessness to find hope and a future. |
Who They Serve | Homeless youth on the Western Slope |
Services Provided |
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Mary’s Home
11025 Voyager Pkwy
Colorado Springs, Colorado
719-247-2007
info@dreamcenters.com
Mission | Provide health and hope for people working to rebuild their dreams. |
Who They Serve | Women and Children in the Pikes Peak Region |
Services Provided |
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SafeHouse Denver
1649 Downing Street
Denver, Colorado 80218
(303) 318-9959
info@safehouse-denver.org
Mission | SafeHouse Denver assists adults, children, and youth in reclaiming their right to a life free from domestic violence. |
Who They Serve | Adults, children and youth experiencing intimate partner violence |
Services Provided |
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TESSA
435 Gold Pass Heights
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
719-633-1462
rmolet@tessacs.org
Mission | TESSA strives to provide holistic, seamless services to all victims of domestic and sexual violence within our community who seek our services. |
Who They Serve | Victims of Relationship Violence or Sexual Assault (RVSA) and their children |
Services Provided |
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Urban Peak Denver
2100 Stout Street
Denver, CO 80205
303-974-2900
Mission | Urban Peak ignites the potential in youth to exit homelessness and create self-determined, fulfilled lives. |
Who They Serve | Youth ages 15 through 24 experiencing homelessness or at imminent risk of becoming homeless |
Services Provided |
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Volunteers of America Colorado
2660 Larimer Street
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 297-0408
info@voacolorado.org
Mission | To identify and serve the basic needs of the most vulnerable individuals and families within the community. |
Who They Serve |
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Services Provided |
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Connecticut
Bridgeport Rescue Mission
1088 Fairfield Ave. Bridgeport, CT 06605
(203) 333-4087
Info@BridgeportRescueMission.org
Mission | To fight poverty from the inside out as we embrace the urban poor and addicted with the compassion of Christ, offering hope and healing for a changed life. |
Who They Serve | Men, women, and children |
Services Provided |
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Central Connecticut Coast YMCA
1240 Chapel Street
New Haven, CT 06511
203-777-9622
info@cccymca.org
Mission | To put Judeo-Christian principles into practice. It is our desire to see that mission strengthened while remaining open and welcoming to all. |
Who They Serve | Children and adults |
Services Provided |
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Columbus House
586 Ella T. Grasso Blvd. New Haven, CT 06519
203-401-4400
Mission | To serve people who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless, by providing shelter and housing and by fostering their personal growth and independence. |
Who They Serve |
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Services Provided |
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Community Renewal Team, Inc
555 Windsor Street, Hartford CT
(860) 560-5600
lenar@crtct.org
Mission | Our mission, Preparing Our Community to Meet Life’s Challenges, drives us to help everyone who comes to our door. As the community action agency for Hartford and Middlesex counties, CRT helps individuals and families access resources that will help them meet immediate and longer-term needs, improve job skills, maintain or increase their independence, stabilize living situations, and achieve educational goals. We know that our work matters to our community. |
Who They Serve | Individuals and families |
Services Provided |
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Holy Family Home and Shelter, Inc.
88 Jackson St, Willimantic, CT 06226
860-423-7719
Information@HolyFamilyWillimantic.org
Mission | Holy Family Home and Shelter, Inc. is run by the Sisters of Charity of our Lady Mother of the Church. The home endeavors to serve those families whose circumstances have deprived them of an adequate lifestyle and housing. Holy Family Home and Shelter does not seek to pass judgment on any person for their current or past lifestyle. The Home offers families a warm hearted environment while providing nourishment with shelter in a kind Christ – like manner. The Shelter’s safe harbor allows for assistance in finding solutions to alleviate their own situation for those capable of living in harmony with others, while respecting mutual rights. |
Who They Serve | Families whose circumstances have deprived them of an adequate lifestyle and housing |
Services Provided |
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Malta House
5 Prowitt St
Norwalk, CT 06855
203 857-0088
Mission | Malta House promotes the dignity of God-given life by providing a nurturing home environment, support services and independent living skills to pregnant and parenting mothers of all faiths and their children. |
Who They Serve | Pregnant and parenting mothers of all faiths and their children |
Services Provided |
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Mercy Housing and Shelter Corporation
221 Main Street, Hartford, CT 06106
(860) 808-2048
jgough@mercyhousingct.org
Mission | Mercy seeks to end homelessness by advocating for changes in the social systems that perpetuate homelessness. |
Who They Serve | Persons who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless |
Services Provided |
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My Sisters’ Place
221 Main Street
Hartford, CT 06106
860-895-6629
Mission | To address the problem of homelessness in the Greater Hartford area. |
Who They Serve | Homeless in the Greater Hartford area |
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Prudence Crandall Center
594 Burritt Street
New Britain, CT 06050
(860) 225-5187
Mission | Prudence Crandall Center Is Dedicated To Helping Individuals Achieve Lives Free Of Domestic Violence By Providing Care, Advocacy, Support, And Education. |
Who They Serve | Women, men and children who have experienced domestic violence |
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Delaware
Catholic Charities – Diocese of Wilmington
300 Bayard Avenue
Wilmington, DE 19805
302-654-1184
director@ccwilm.org
Mission | To address human suffering and to promote and restore the well-being of people and society by: Providing, as a primary focus, caring service to families and persons in need; Coming together with members of the community to become informed about and to take action on critical social issues; and, Advocating publicly for social policies which enhance human dignity and safeguard basic human rights. |
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Children and Families First
809 Washington Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
302-658-5177
Mission | Children & Families First helps children facing adversity on their journey to adulthood. We use proven methods to help families raise their children so they can flourish. |
Who They Serve | Children facing adversity |
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Child Inc.
507 Philadelphia Pike, Wilmington, DE 19809
302-762-8989
Mission | To be the leading advocate for Delaware’s children. |
Who They Serve | Neglected and abused children and their parents |
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Family Promise of Northern New Castle County
2104 St. James Church Rd.
Wilmington, DE 19808
(302) 998-2222
info@familypromisede.org
Mission | To help homeless and low-income families achieve sustainable independence through a community-based response. |
Who They Serve | Families |
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The Ministry of Caring, Inc.
115 East 14th Street
Wilmington, DE 19801-3209
302-652-5523
mail@ministryofcaring.org
Mission | We live in hope for the day when we will have eradicated the shame of poverty in Wilmington. Then, we will have attained our ultimate aspiration: to go out of business. |
Who They Serve | Poor men, women, and children |
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People’s Place
1129 Airport Road, Milford, DE 19963
(302) 422-8033
info@peoplesplace2.com
Mission | People’s Place will identify the social/mental health needs of Delaware residents and facilitate the provision of services to address those needs. |
Who They Serve | Children, families, and adults |
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The Salvation Army
400 N. Orange Street Wilmington, Delaware 19801
(302) 472-0700
wendy.gallagher@use.salvationarmy.org
Mission | To preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination. |
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Sunday Breakfast Mission
110 N. Poplar Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
(877) 306-HOME
Mission | Sunday Breakfast Mission serves the homeless, addicted and impoverished through Christ-centered programs to meet their spiritual, social and physical needs. |
Who They Serve | Men, women, and children |
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YWCA Delaware
100 W 10th Street, Suite 515, Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 655-0039
info@ywcade.org
Mission | YWCA is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all. |
Who They Serve | Women and families |
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Florida
Camillus House
1603 NW 7th Avenue
Miami, FL 33136
305-374-1065
TTY@camillus.org
Mission | Following the teachings and example of Jesus Christ, the mission of Camillus House is to provide Christian hospitality and respect for life through direct services of food, clothing, shelter, addiction counseling, behavioral health and job training, and health care to the poor and homeless of South Florida. We join in faith to facilitate the unfolding of God’s providential plan in every aspect of our organization. Our readiness to meet the complex needs and concerns of our homeless population identifies us as a mission of hope. |
Who They Serve | The poor and homeless |
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Chapman Partnership
1550 North Miami Avenue
Miami, FL 33136
305-329-3000
Mission | Provide comprehensive programs and services in collaboration with others that empower our residents with dignity and respect to overcome homelessness, and achieve and maintain long-term self-sufficiency. |
Who They Serve | Homeless men, women, and children |
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Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida
18 North Terry Avenue
Orlando, FL 32801
407-426-1250
coalition@cflhomeless.org
Mission | To transform the lives of homeless men, women and children by providing crucial services to end their crisis of homelessness. |
Who They Serve | Homeless men, women, and children |
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Covenant House
5931 E. Colonial Drive
Orlando, FL 32807
407-482-0404
info@covenanthouse.org
Mission | Providing shelter and services to children and youth who are homeless or at great risk. |
Who They Serve | Youth ages 18-21 who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness |
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Crosswinds Youth Services
1407 Dixon Boulevard Cocoa, Florida 32922
(321) 452-0800
infocrosswinds@crosswindsyouthservices.org
Mission | Crosswinds Youth Services creates opportunities for young people to succeed. |
Who They Serve | Runaway and homeless youth |
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Florida Keys Children’s Shelter
73 High Point Road
Tavernier, FL 33070
305-852-4246
Mission | To providing the best possible solutions for abused, abandoned or neglected children; and children that have run away, are truants, or are considered ungovernable by their parents. |
Who They Serve | Children and their families |
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Genesis House
PO Box 2044, Melbourne, FL 32902
321-723-3133
genesishouse@earthlink.net
Mission | To provide emergency shelter for homeless women and their children, long-term housing for student mothers with children, and shelter for homeless pregnant women. Genesis House, Inc. is committed to providing a safe, supportive, caring environment. Education, self-discipline, self-reliance, and independence from public assistance are earnestly promoted. Counseling, personal improvement classes, and appropriate health care are obtained for all residents. We primarily serve the Melbourne, Florida area. |
Who They Serve | Homeless women and their children |
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Lotus House Shelter
217 NW 15th Street
Overtown, Miami, Florida 33136
305-438-0556
alexis@lotushouse.org
Mission | To improve the lives of homeless women, youth and children by providing sanctuary, support, education, tools and resources that empower them to improve the quality of their lives on every level, achieve greater self sufficiency, and build safe, secure lives. In their dreams come true, we enrich our community with the fruit of their potential realized. |
Who They Serve | Homeless women, youth, and children |
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Lutheran Services Florida Central Services
3627 W. Waters Ave Tampa, FL 33614
(813) 875-1408
Mission | Lutheran Services Florida serves to bring God’s healing, hope and help to people in need in the name of Jesus Christ. |
Who They Serve | Men, women, and children |
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Georgia
Atlanta Children’s Shelter
607 Peachtree Street NE Atlanta, GA 30308
(404) 892-3713
info@acsatl.org
Mission | To break the cycle of poverty for families facing homelessness by building pathways to long-term self-sufficiency, and providing quality early childhood education. |
Who They Serve | Homeless children and their families |
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Calvary Refuge, Inc.
4265 Thurmond Rd
Forest Park, Georgia 30297
404-361-5309
info@calvaryrefuge.org
Mission | To provide a safe, faith-based environment for individuals and families while providing the tools to transition from homelessness to self sufficiency with dignity and pride. |
Who They Serve | Homeless adults and children |
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CCYA Kids
2221 Austell Road, Marietta, Georgia 30008
770-333-9447
athornton@ccyakids.org
Mission | To provide safe and suitable housing, youth development activities and comprehensive supportive housing services for at-risk homeless youth who have been abandoned, abused, neglected and/or sexually exploited. |
Who They Serve | Youth |
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Davies Shelters
2007 N Broad St, Rome, GA 30161
706-802-6300
Mission | To provide a safe environment for extended periods of time while guests work toward stability. |
Who They Serve | Men, women, and children |
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The Drake House
10500 Clara Drive
Roswell, GA 30075
770-587-4712
thedrakehouse@thedrakehouse.org
Mission | To respond to the growing number of homeless women and children in North Fulton. |
Who They Serve | Homeless mothers and their children in north metro Atlanta |
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GA/RYSE
Two Peachtree Street NW
(404) 657-5918
Steven.Kinney@dhs.ga.gov
Mission | To provide eligible youth with opportunities to successfully prepare for adulthood through appropriate referral resources and connections provided by community partners. For years, adolescents who left foster care have experienced significant challenges in successfully transitioning to adulthood. |
Who They Serve | Eligible youth |
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Home Of Home at Gwinnett Children’s Shelter
3850 Tuggle Road
Buford, Ga 30519
(678) 546-8770
Mission | Not simply to be a place of refuge, we are the “NEXT STEP” towards independence. We take our guests from homeless, to hopeful, to a home of their own. |
Who They Serve | Homeless children from 0-17 years of age along with their young mothers and homeless girls aging out of the foster care system at 18 years of age |
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Nicholas House
830 Boulevard SE, Atlanta, GA 30312
404-622-0793
Mission | To help homeless families become self-sufficient by providing them with a temporary place to live while addressing the root causes of their homelessness so that they never become homeless again. |
Who They Serve | Homeless families |
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Our House
173 Boulevard Northeast
Atlanta Georgia 30312
(404) 522-6056
hello@ourhousega.org
Mission | End the cycle of homelessness for families. |
Who They Serve | Children and their families |
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Safe Harbor
1526 Norwich Street, Brunswick, GA 31520
(912) 289-9940
Mission | To provide services that promote security and stability for at-risk families, children, and individuals. |
Who They Serve | Children and older youth |
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Hawaii
Catholic Charities Hawai‘i
1822 Ke‘eaumoku Street
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 521-4357
info@catholiccharitieshawaii.org
Mission | Catholic Charities Hawai‘i, rooted in the gospel of Jesus, exists to carry out the social mission of the church by serving the people of Hawai‘i, regardless of their faith or culture. |
Who They Serve | All people |
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Family Programs Hawaii
801 South King Street, Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 521-9531
Mission | To be that village for children are Hawaii’s most valuable resource. They are our future. Family Programs Hawaii is a unique non-profit agency remaining true to its origins of providing quality care to the children of Hawaii. Our goal is that every child in Hawaii has the opportunity to reach his or her full potential – especially children who are in or may become involved in foster care. |
Who They Serve | Families and children of Hawaii |
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Hale Kipa, Inc.
615 Piikoi Street, Suite 203
Honolulu, Hawaii 96814
(808) 589-1829
info@halekipa.org
Mission | Hale Kipa provides opportunities and environments that strengthen and encourage youth, their families and communities to actualize their potential and social responsibility. |
Who They Serve | Youth, their families and communities |
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Hawaii Community Foundation
99 Aupuni Street, Suite 214
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 935-1206
info@hcf-hawaii.org
Mission | The Hawaii Community Foundation helps people make a difference by inspiring the spirit of giving and by investing in people and solutions to benefit every Island community. |
Who They Serve | Homeless families |
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Parents and Children Together
1485 Linapuni Street, Suite 105
Honolulu, Hawaii 96819
(808) 847-3285
admin@pacthawaii.org
Mission | Working together with Hawaii’s children, individuals, and families to create safe and promising futures. |
Who They Serve | Parents, children, individuals and families |
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Project Hawai’i, Inc.
P.O. Box 1844, Kea’au, HI 96749-1844 United States
(808) 987-6018
ProjectHawaii@HelptheHomelessKeiki.org
Mission | To enhance the lives of homeless children throughout the year by providing interactive programs. Our goal is to help them escape their cycle of poverty by helping them gain self-esteem, build life and social skills and keep them healthy. |
Who They Serve | Homeless children |
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U.S. Vets
91-1010 Shangrila St. Suite# 103/104
Kapolei, HI 96707
808-672-2977
Mission | The successful transition of military veterans and their families through the provision of housing, counseling, career development and comprehensive support. |
Who They Serve | Men, women, and children |
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Women Helping Women
1935 Main Street, Suite 202, Wailuku, Hawaii 96793
(808) 242-6600
info@whwmaui.net
Mission | To end domestic violence through advocacy, education and prevention, and to offer safety, support and empowerment to women and children, victims of domestic violence. |
Who They Serve | Women and children, victims of domestic violence |
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Idaho
Boise Rescue Mission Ministries
1404 W. Jefferson St.
Boise, ID 83702
208-368-9901
info@boiserm.org
Mission | Boise Rescue Mission Ministries reaches out to the community by teaching the Word of God and providing food, shelter, clothing and opportunities to recover from homelessness for men, women and children in need. |
Who They Serve | Homeless men, women & children in Boise, Nampa, & Southwest Idaho |
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CATCH
503 S. Americana Blvd. Boise, ID 83702
(208) 246-8830
catch@catchprogram.org
Mission | Ending homelessness for families by inspiring stable housing, financial independence, and resilience. |
Who They Serve | Families with children |
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Children’s Village
1350 W. Hanley Ave.
Coeur d’Alene, ID. 83815
(208) 667-1189
Mission | To provide a safe haven and restore hope for children who have been abused, neglected, or are in a severe family crisis. |
Who They Serve | Children who have been abused, neglected, or are in a severe family crisis |
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Family Care Center Inc. d.b.a. Idaho Falls Rescue Mission
2235 E 25th st ste 185
Idaho Falls, ID 83404
208-552-5575
dmckinney@ifrescuemission.org
Mission | To provide emergency shelter, meals, clothing and essential services to homeless men, women and children. |
Who They Serve | Homeless men, women and children |
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Family Promise of North Idaho
501 E. Wallace Avenue
Coeur d’Alene, Idaho 83814
208-777-4190
Mission | We provide dedicated guidance and support to families with children who need temporary food and shelter while seeking permanent employment and affordable housing. |
Who They Serve | Homeless families with children |
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Idaho Falls Soup Kitchen
301 S Blvd, Idaho Falls, ID 83401
(208) 557-5750
ifsoupkitchen@gmail.com
Mission | To provide a sanctuary where fellowship is nurtured, and a hot nourishing meal is served in an environment of respect and dignity. |
Who They Serve | Homeless, low income, elderly, children, unemployed, and handicapped |
Services Provided | A noon time meal |
The Idaho Foodbank
3562 South TK Avenue
Boise, ID 83705-5278
208-336-9643
info@idahofoodbank.org
Mission | To help feed, educate and advocate for Idaho’s hungry through collaborative partnerships to develop efficient solutions that strengthen individuals, families and communities. |
Who They Serve | Men, women, and children |
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Idaho Youth Ranch
5465 W. Irving St.
Boise, ID 83706
208-377-2613
Mission | The Idaho Youth Ranch provides troubled children a bridge to a valued, responsible and productive future. We are a catalyst for positive change. |
Who They Serve | Young people ages 9 to 24 and their families |
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Shepherd’s Home, Inc.
309 East Lake St. McCall Idaho, 83638
(208) 634-1152
shadmin@shepherds-home.org
Mission | The Shepherd’s Home nurtures children in need by providing a loving family home. We serve children of all ages. Our trained and compassionate team values each child, offers unconditional love, and encourages in each child a sense of self-worth. As a result, we play a part in breaking the cycle of abuse and neglect. |
Who They Serve | Idaho children and families |
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St. Vincent de Paul
201 E. Harrison Ave
Coeur d’Alene, ID 83814
208-664-3095
Mission | To provide direction and services supporting individuals and families in North Idaho needing assistance to enrich, fortify and rebuild their lives with dignity. |
Who They Serve | Individuals and families in North Idaho |
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Voices Against Violence
212 2nd Ave W #101, Twin Falls, ID 83301
208-733-2558
Mission | To empower individuals who have experienced violence. We achieve our vision and mission through the following objectives: safety, healing, empowerment, dignity and worth, advocacy, education, self-determination, human relationships. |
Who They Serve | Women and children |
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Women’s and Children’s Alliance
720 West Washington St.
Boise, ID 83702
208-343-3688
Mission | Safety, healing and freedom from domestic abuse and sexual assault. |
Who They Serve | Women, men and their children healing from domestic abuse and sexual assault |
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Illinois
Chicago HOPES for Kids
641 W. Lake St., Chicago, IL 60661
312-690-4240
contact@chicagohopesforkids.org
Mission | To provide our students with the resources and encouragement needed to succeed academically, despite the challenges of homelessness. |
Who They Serve | Children living in Chicago’s homeless shelters |
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Children’s Home & Aid
125 South Wacker Drive, 14th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606
(312) 424-0200
Mission | Children’s Home & Aid partners with children, youth and families whose potential is at risk to create hope, opportunity, and bright futures. |
Who They Serve | Children and families |
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ChildServ
8765 W. Higgins Rd., Suite 450, Chicago, IL 60631
(773) 693-0300
info@childserv.org
Mission | To protect, heal and educate children and families so they can build better lives. |
Who They Serve | Children and families |
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Cornerstone Community Outreach
4628 North Clifton Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60640
773-271-8163
info@ccolife.org
Mission | Addressing Homelessness, providing shelter, accepting people, finding home. |
Who They Serve | Homeless and low-income families and individuals |
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Family Promise Chicago North Shore
1417 Hinman Ave, Evanston, IL 60201
(847) 475-4500
Mission | To helping families who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless get back on their feet and provide a stable lifestyle for their children. |
Who They Serve | Families |
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Fill a Heart 4 Kids
400 E Illinois Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
info@fillaheart4kids.org
Mission | Goal is for homeless youth and foster children to feel loved and valued so they can move forward with self-worth, and achieve a brighter future. |
Who They Serve | Children |
Services Provided | Service projects |
Lazarus House
214 Walnut Street
St. Charles, IL 60174
630-587-2144
info@lazarushouse.net
Mission | To help people in need find the shelter, food and other support services they need to get back on their feet. |
Who They Serve | Men, women, and children |
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Margaret’s Village
7315 South Yale Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60621
773-651-8372
Mission | To provide transitional housing for homeless women, children and families, and provide experiences that empower, mentor, and support women and the broader community so they can achieve their highest potential. |
Who They Serve | Homeless women, children, and families |
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The Nights Shield
301 East Garland, West Frankfort, IL 62896
(618) 932-6400
info@thenightsshield.org
Mission | To provide a safe haven to children, especially sibling groups, who are in crisis. |
Who They Serve | Children |
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Pacific Garden Mission
1458 South Canal Street
Chicago, IL 60607
312-492-9410
Mission | We serve with the compassion of Christ and minister with the transforming message of the Gospel. |
Who They Serve | Homeless and hurting men, women and children |
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Shelter, Inc.
1616 Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights, IL 60004
847-255-8060
shelter@shelter-inc.org
Mission | Helping and protecting children who are abused, neglected, dependent or in need of supervision. We do this by: providing 24-hour emergency and longer-term care, creating community awareness and education to prevent such abuse and neglect, promoting healthy families to reduce child abuse and neglect. |
Who They Serve | Children and adolescents who are abused, neglected, dependent or in need of supervision |
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Indiana
Blue River Services, Inc.
1365 Hwy. 135 NW
P.O. Box 547
Corydon, IN 47112
812-738-2408
Mission | To assist people with disabilities in realizing maximum personal growth and development in home, work and community by providing a continuum of individualized services and supports in settings least restrictive for the needs of the individual. |
Who They Serve | All ages |
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Children’s Bureau, Inc.
1575 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Street
317-634-5050
Mission | To preserve families and protect the future of Indiana’s children. |
Who They Serve | Families |
Services Provided |
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Crisis Center, Inc.
101 N. Montgomery St., Gary, IN 46403, US
(219) 938-7070
crisis@crisiscenterysb.org
Mission | Strengthening communities and empowering families with emphasis on children in need of shelter, safety and support. |
Who They Serve | Youth, Adults & Families |
Services Provided |
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Dayspring Center
1537 Central Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 635-6780
monica@dayspringindy.org
Mission | Helping homeless families find their way home. |
Who They Serve | Homeless families with children in central Indiana |
Services Provided |
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Fellowship Missions
1520 Winona Ave
Warsaw, IN 46580
574-268-9555
info@fellowshipmissions.net
Mission | To meet the basic needs of residents so that they can focus on overcoming the challenges that took them down their difficult road. |
Who They Serve | The homeless in Warsaw |
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Gabriel’s Horn
792 McCool Rd, Valparaiso, IN 46385
(219) 364-8018
Mission | Gabriel’s Horn helps homeless women and children rebuild their lives and return to independence with dignity, by providing shelter, education, counseling and referrals to community connections. |
Who They Serve | Single women and mothers with children of Porter County, Indiana |
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Good News Ministries
2716 E. Washington St., Indianapolis, IN 46201
317-638-2862
Mission | To proclaim the Gospel to the disadvantaged people of the inner-city. |
Who They Serve | Poor or homeless men, women and children in Indianapolis |
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Hope Ministries
432 S Lafayette Blvd
South Bend, IN 46601
1-574-235-4150
info@hopesb.org
Mission | To engage people in intensive relationships, help them heal, and foster long-term relationships to help them transform and thrive. |
Who They Serve | Unemployed and homeless |
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School on Wheels Corp
2605 E 62nd St #2005
Indianapolis, IN 46220
(317) 202-9100
kids@indysow.org
Mission | To provide one-on-one tutoring and educational advocacy for school-aged children impacted by homelessness. |
Who They Serve | School-aged children |
Services Provided |
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Volunteers of America
1099 N. Meridian Street
Landmark Center, Suite 800
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204
317-660-2830
info@voago.org
Mission | To uplift and support well-being to make sure that everyone reaches their full potential and contributes to building a stronger community. |
Who They Serve | Veterans, families, and individuals |
Services Provided |
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Wheeler Mission
205 East New York Street, Indianapolis, IN 46204
(317) 635-3575
Info@WheelerMission.org
Mission | To provide Christ-centered programs and services for the homeless and those in need. |
Who They Serve | The homeless in Indiana |
Services Provided |
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Iowa
Bethany for Children & Families
1830 6th Avenue Moline, IL 61265
(309) 797-7700
Mission | The mission of Bethany for Children & Families is to keep children safe, to strengthen families, and to build healthy communities. |
Who They Serve | Children and families in western Illinois and eastern Iowa |
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Children’s Square U.S.A.
North 6th Street & Avenue E
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
712-322-3700
visitorcenter@childrenssquare.org
Mission | To teach, every day, the values and life skills essential to a successful life – one full of caring, contribution and commitment – Empowering each with: The Vision to See– and the value of setting an ideal for which to reach; The Courage to Try – and the value of accepting each obstacle as a challenge to meet; and The Will to Succeed – and the value of making the commitment to persevere. |
Who They Serve | Children from birth to 21 and their families |
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Crittenton Center
814 Pierce Street, Suite 100 Sioux City, IA 51101
(712) 255-4321
ehuff@crittentoncenter.org
Mission | To give children and families the support they need to feel cared for, nurtured, healthy, safe, and to lead successful self-sufficient lives. |
Who They Serve | Kids from all over Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota |
Services Provided |
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Friends of the Family
A few different locations
(319) 352-1108
Mission | To provide safe shelter, confidential services, and housing assistance to individuals in crisis due to homelessness, domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking. |
Who They Serve | Individuals in crisis due to homelessness, domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking |
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Hawthorn Hill
3001 Grand Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50312
(515) 244-9748
tim@hawthorn-hill.org
Mission | To establish and operate housing programs for homeless families with children that help them obtain permanent housing and to provide services to help families achieve economic self-sufficiency. |
Who They Serve | Homeless families with children |
Services Provided |
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Opening Doors
2100 Asbury Road, Suite 8
Dubuque, IA 52001
563-582-7480, In need of shelter? Call 563-690-0086.
alorenz@openingdoorsdbq.org
Mission | Opening Doors offers hospitality and opportunity to women, alone or with children, who need emergency, transitional or permanent supportive housing and related support services. |
Who They Serve | Homeless women and children |
Services Provided |
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Shelter House Community Shelter & Transition Services
429 Southgate Avenue
Iowa City, IA 52240
(319) 351-0326
info@shelterhouseiowa.org
Mission | As a community we must be present to assist people who are experiencing homelessness, no matter their circumstance. |
Who They Serve | Men, women, and children |
Services Provided |
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Waypoint
318 5th St SE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
319-365-1458
Mission | To improve the lives of those in need. |
Who They Serve | Area women, children, and families |
Services Provided |
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Kansas
The Children’s Shelter
1925 Delaware St.
Lawrence, KS 66046
785-843-2085
info@theshelterinc.org
Mission | To improve the lives of children and families, with a focus on children at risk in Douglas County and northeast Kansas. |
Who They Serve | Children and families, with a focus on children at risk in Douglas County and northeast Kansas |
Services Provided |
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Country Club Christian Church
6101 Ward Parkway
Kansas City, MO 64113
816-333-4917
office@cccckc.org
Mission | Here we believe that the love and grace of God is freely given to all people, regardless of zip code, financial status, race, or sexual orientation. |
Who They Serve | All people |
Services Provided |
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Inter-Faith Ministries
829 N Market St Wichita, KS 67214
(316) 264-9303
Mission | Inter-Faith Ministries Wichita unites people of all beliefs to provide shelter, food and basic needs for the working poor and homeless. |
Who They Serve | People of all beliefs |
Services Provided |
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Lawrence Community Shelter
3655 E. 25th St., Lawrence, KS 66046
785-832-8864
kennethy@lawrenceshelter.org
Mission | The Lawrence Community Shelter offers safe haven to individuals and families facing homelessness. |
Who They Serve | Individuals and families facing homelessness |
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The Salvation Army Kansas & Western Missouri
3637 Broadway, Kansas City, Missouri 64111
1-800-SAL-ARMY
Mission | The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination. |
Who They Serve | Struggling families, at-risk children, vulnerable adults |
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Sheffield Place
6604 East 12th Street Kansas City, MO 64126-2208
816-483-9927
hberry@sheffieldplace.org
Mission | To empower homeless mothers and their children to heal from their trauma and become self-sufficient. |
Who They Serve | Homeless mothers and their children in the Kansas City area |
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The Wichita Children’s Home
7271 E. 37th St. N.
Wichita, KS 67226
(316) 684-6581
Mission | To assure the safety and well-being of children and to create healthy families by providing: assessment and intervention services, a temporary home for children at risk of abuse, neglect or homelessness, education, prevention and advocacy initiatives. |
Who They Serve | Children |
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Kentucky
The Bair Foundation
241 High Street
New Wilmington, PA 16142
800-543-7058
info@bair.org
Mission | The Bair Foundation will provide Christ-centered quality care and services dedicated to the treatment, restoration and empowerment of children, youth and families. |
Who They Serve | Families and children |
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The Beacon of Hope
850 Bypass Rd
Winchester, KY 40391
859-644-5171
Mission | Our mission is to provide safe shelter, food, and resources towards self sufficiency for homeless members of our community and surrounding counties. We believe that all people deserve basic necessities of life, and we have been called to this purpose. |
Who They Serve | Homeless families |
Services Provided | Homeless re-housing support |
Brighton Center
741 Central Avenue
Newport, KY
(859) 491-8303
Mission | We’re a non-profit organization on a mission to create opportunities for individuals and families to reach self-sufficiency through family support services, education, employment, and leadership. We will achieve this mission by creating an environment that rewards excellence and innovation, encourages mutual respect, and maximizes resources. |
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The Center for Women and Families
927 South 2nd Street, Louisville
502-581-7222
Mission | The Center for Women and Families provides trauma-informed advocacy and support for individuals, families and communities affected by intimate partner violence and sexual assault. We mitigate the impact of trauma by building resiliency and reducing risk factors at all levels. We are guided by a strong grassroots feminist history, and a commitment to social and economic justice. We co-create violence free lives, families, and communities. |
Who They Serve | Women, children, and families |
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Center Ministries (formerly Louisville Rescue Mission)
733 East Jefferson Street
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 584-6543
Mission | As Christians, Re:Center Ministries has a duty to help the less fortunate in our community. We do this through rigorous gospel-centered programming, which helps prevent and respond to homelessness in Louisville and Southern Indiana. |
Who They Serve | Men, women, children |
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CHNK Behavioral Health
200 Home Road
Covington, KY 41011
859-261-8768
info@chnk.org
Mission | The mission of Children’s Home of Northern Kentucky is to be a community leader providing children and families with opportunity and hope for better lives. |
Who They Serve | Children |
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Coalition for the Homeless
1300 S 4th St. #250 • Louisville, KY 40208
(502) 636-9550
Mission | To advocate for people who are homeless and for the prevention and elimination of homelessness. Our efforts are targeted in a three-prong approach: Educate the community about homelessness and inspire action, Advocate for system changes, and Coordinate the community response to homelessness through efficient use of resources and funding. |
Who They Serve | Homeless families and individuals |
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Emergency Shelter of Northern Kentucky
634 Scott Street
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 291-4555
kim.webb@esnky.net
Mission | We believe homelessness is an emergency and that shelter is a basic necessity for human beings. We believe that only when this basic necessity is provided, do human beings have the ability to recover from homelessness. |
Who They Serve | Homeless |
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Family and Children’s Place
525 Zane St.
Louisville, Ky., 40203
502-893-3900
info@famchildplace.org
Mission | We protect and heal children and families. Through our programs, parents receive hands-on training, support and the information needed to face the many challenges and pleasures of raising healthy, happy and well-adjusted children. |
Who They Serve | Families and children |
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Homeless & Housing Coalition of Kentucky
306 W. Main St., Ste. 207
Frankfort, KY 40601
502-223-1834
Mission | A statewide coalition of partners and advocates working to end homelessness and create opportunities for low-income Kentuckians to live in affordable homes. Since 1987, HHCK has advocated at the federal and state levels of government for the housing needs and opportunities for low-income Kentuckians and our member organizations. We work to provide education around affordable housing and homeless service policy to policymakers and communities across the Commonwealth. |
Who They Serve | Homeless |
Services Provided | Housing programs |
Kentucky United Methodist Children’s Homes (Nicholasville Campus)
1115 Ashgrove RD
Nicholasville, KY 40356
(859) 523-3001
Mission | We serve Christ by providing for the physical, emotional, educational, and spiritual needs of children and families. |
Who They Serve | Families and children |
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Kentucky United Methodist Children’s Homes (Owensboro Campus)
201 Phillips CT
Owensboro, KY 42303
(270) 683-6481
Mission | We serve Christ by providing for the physical, emotional, educational, and spiritual needs of children and families. |
Who They Serve | Families and children |
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