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Works to end homelessness one person at a time. Offering seven homes across the community, where individuals enrolled in our 12- to 18-month Pathways to Progress Program receive support. This intensive program follows a four-phase system, addressing seven key areas of instability to help participants regain stability and independence.

Provides housing, meals, clothing, case management, life skills, health care and mental health care referrals, substance abuse treatment referrals, financial and job skills coaching, socialization and recreation opportunities to assist men experiencing homelessness to overcome the barriers that keep them from becoming housed and self-sufficient.

Cold Weather Shelter "Cold Cots": During the winter months when the temperatures are severely cold, the cold weather shelter opens expanding the 30 bed men's shelter to handle an additional 20 men providing them with a cot, a meal, and access to showers while space is available.

Emergency 24 hour temporary shelter, operating during winter months (November 1st through April 30th) annually. Food is provided.

Offers a temporary emergency shelter for people who do not have a warm place to stay out of the cold and winter weather.

Provides transitional living, emergency shelter, and support to those in need.

Emergency shelter with case managers to identify barriers to permanent housing and develop a case plan to help the residents overcome the barriers. The goal is to assist each resident in securing and maintaining permanent housing.

The following are provided:
- 30-day shelter
- Meals
- Toiletries
- Basic over-the-counter medications
- Case management

Provides for women and families experiencing homelessness dormitory-styled rooms with bunk beds, so they are intended to be a shared space, a common dining area, living room, and outdoor areas for recreation. A full-time cook is on staff to provide two hot meals each day, and breakfast is a serve-yourself cold meal. Clients can stay at our shelter for up to 45 days.

Offers an emergency homeless shelter that operates from Aug1- May 31 each year. The shelter provides meals, beds, showers, and laundry facilities. It is a structured program which includes rules, case management, classes, and require participation in an individual service plan. 

Offers a 30 day stay. Space is limited, single women share a room, family rooms are available to accommodate families. 

Offered when available toiletries and other daily essentials such as diapers laundry detergent, hygiene products and food items.

Provides an emergency shelter for homeless men. This is an alcohol and drug free 30-day program. 

Services for homeless individuals and families including food pantry, homeless shelter, clothing, referrals, and locating permanent housing.

Provides a shelter for men only.

Mini shelters are available for displaced persons who suffer loss of homes due to fire, tornadoes, transience, domestic disputes, or homelessness. Shelters are guarded and locations are confidential.

Provides an emergency shelter for men.

Provides a 16-bed emergency housing to women and children. For those who show commitment to being substance-free and investing in themselves, long-term transitional housing may be available.

While at the shelter there is assistance to find employment with services such as resume assistance, getting signed up for long-term assistance, childcare/parenting assistance from local partners, mental health evaluation, education, and housing within 90- 120 days. 

Provides a safe place for all women and children of all ages who find themselves homeless due to circumstances beyond their control. The shelter program includes assistance, food, referrals and advocacy with community services. The length of a woman's stay can up to one year in emergency shelter.However, some women can get extensions if a move to permanent housing is imminent or they may move to Maria House or Francis Apartments to continue to work on their goals.

Provides assistance to individuals and families who are facing a crisis situation with food and/or shelter. Homeless prevention services can assist families who are facing eviction or utility disconnection in preventing their family from becoming homeless.

Crisis funds may be available for one month’s rent, utilities, or groceries for a short period of time. This assistance is intended for individuals and families who need temporary, one-time assistance to resolve an emergency situation.

Shelter and support services in order to help individuals experiencing homelessness work toward becoming self-sufficient. Provides support services that enable individuals to receive crisis intervention, case management, linkage to community resources and life skills training, as well as day-to-day services including access to showers and laundry facilities.

Primary Health Care Centralized Intake is the centralized intake location for Polk County. Anyone experiencing homelessness can be referred to PHC for assistance. Each case manager will complete an intake with the household and may provide referrals to shelter, housing, public benefits or any other resource that will meet the household needs. Anyone who may be seeking emergency shelter for their family should come to PHC to complete an intake as all emergency family shelters placements are referred through PHC.

Also offers a shower to those who are homeless and in need.

Emergency shelter for families and women experiencing homelessness.

Shelter services include balanced meals, basic material needs (clothes, hygiene items and baby items), laundry facilities, individualized progress and goal planning, and case management.

Provides a low barrier homeless shelter. Adult men and women can stay regardless of their state of sobriety at the time of intake.

Strides does not require sobriety, abstinence, or a criminal background check to participate in services. The right to self-determination is not only preserved but encouraged by the program so that the community member decides what they consider success and how they will reach it.

Provides shelter for transient men only, with meals, beds, clothing, and showers. Maximum stay is 4 months.

Provides an access point for the community's homeless veterans. Individuals and families who are at imminent risk of homelessness (with no house, apartment, etc. to stay tonight) will complete an assessment and receive help to find housing options.

Emergency overnight shelter serving 20–25 guests per night and entry point for addiction recovery and mental health services.

Provides an emergency shelter in the form of a large, remodeled Victorian era house with private bedrooms and bathrooms, with shared living, laundry, and kitchen access. Also offers emergency shelter at the Leighty House. Both houses are often at capacity, so Genesis Garden also uses motel rooms for emergency shelter.

Emergency shelter for single men.