New Directions Shelter haince opening in February of 1990, s provided free, temporary, emergency shelter and services for homeless mothers and their children. We offer a home environment that is drug- and alcohol-free.
The facilities include 8 private bedrooms, balanced meals, and bathroom and laundry facilities. We furnish clothing and medical care as needed to help mothers get a new start, we offer professional case management, and counseling and advocacy in many areas.
The primary goal of New Directions Shelter is to offer all guests an atmosphere of hospitality which emphasizes dignity and respect for others, encouragement for positive change, and the emotional and physical space necessary to make responsible, informed decisions for securing housing for their families.
During their stay at New Directions Shelter, women are assisted by staff in locating more permanent housing for their families and in accessing available community resources such as healthcare and childcare. They are also assisted with finding employment if needed.
New Directions Shelter provides shelter and services for approximately 350 homeless mothers and their children every year. We typically find permanent housing for approximately 80% of our families.
