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PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE - THE MISSION OF FRANCIS HOMES (SHELTER DEVELOPMENT INC.) IS TO END FAMILY HOMELESSNESS IN THE LA CROSSE, WI AREA. FRANCIS HOMES CONSIDERS FAMLIY INDIVIDUAL NEEDS TO CONNECT THEM TO A FITTING HOME AND A CASE MANAGER TO PROVIDE THEM WITH A PLAN FOR SUCCESS.

New Destiny Housing develops and connects low‑income survivors of domestic violence and their children to safe, permanent, affordable housing and on‑site services. They build supportive affordable housing and provide housing access/stability services and policy advocacy to reduce homelessness among survivors.

They believe in bringing about a social change to the less fortunate communities by uplifting and enhancing their quality of life. They connect communities and organizations that share our passion and are willing to engage and uplift lives of less fortunate families, thereby providing them with the basic necessities, with service, kindness and compassion.

Safe Parking LA operates safe overnight parking lots and supportive services for people living in their vehicles in Los Angeles County. The organization aims to provide immediate safety and basic services (restrooms, security, case management) while connecting participants to housing resources and advocacy that facilitate pathways to permanent housing.

Mabels Building Mission is a locally based charitable organization in Mission, Texas that focuses on housing/shelter-related community support and outreach. Historically the group has been involved in building housing/helping families in need and has connections to volunteer-run clinic activity in the Valley area; its public listings classify it under housing/shelter services.

The mission of the Homeless Children’s Playtime Project is to cultivate resilience in children experiencing family homelessness by providing and expanding access to transformative play experiences. We do this by: --Creating ongoing play opportunities that nurture healthy child development; --Challenging systemic injustice by advocating for policies and practices that reduce the risk of chronic homelessness; and --Connecting families with critical support services and supplies in the community to meet their concrete needs

The Running Rebels Community Organization Engages the community, youth, and their families, Prevents involvement in gangs, drugs, violence, and the juvenile justice system, Intervenes and guides youth by assisting them with making positive choices, and Coaches youth through their transition into adulthood. They accomplish this through building relationships with youth and providing the resources and skills necessary for them to become thriving, connected, and contributing adult members of their community.

Pine Street Inn partners with homeless individuals to help them move from the streets and shelter to a home and assists formerly homeless individuals in retaining housing. We provide street outreach, emergency services, supportive housing, job training and connections to employment. We tirelessly advocate for collaborative solutions to end homelessness. Our vision is a permanent home and community for everyone. Our values are community, teamwork, accountability and respect.

Promise House moves abused, abandoned and neglected youth toward safety and success. The agency is one of the ONLY organizations in Dallas County designed to accommodate homeless and runaway young people between the ages of 0 and 24. We provide crisis intervention, transitional housing, pregnant and parenting teen support, counseling, street outreach and education services. By connecting at-risk youth with the resources and encouragement they need to become healthy, self-sufficient adults, we work to prevent chronic homelessness in North Texas.

WAICV was formed under the auspices of Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church. The primary role of WAICV is to fund the affiliate non-profit organizations entities, specifically, WA5C's (Wheeler Avenue Central City Comprehensive Community Center) and WATMI (Wheeler Avenue Triangle Ministries Incorporated). These Wheeler-affiliated entities seek to serve those persons located primarily within the Third Ward of Houston with issues relating to affordable housing, transitional housing, social services accessibility, food insecurity, eldercare, senior services, family services, prenatal care for at-risk populations, and mental health education and awareness.

Our Saviour’s Community Services walks with people in community in the heart of Phillips, one of the most diverse neighborhoods in South Minneapolis. We provide dignified shelter and housing for single adults and English language classes for adults through our two programs – Our Saviour’s Housing and the English Learning Center. NOTE: During these unprecedented times, Our Saviour’s Community Services remains committed to its mission—providing shelter, housing, and education—while also ensuring the safety of our students, shelter guests, housing residents, staff, and volunteers. COVID-19 impacts each of our program in different ways. Our shelter is now operating 24/7 to provide essential services for a vulnerable population. At the English Learning Center, learning has moved online.

We are committed to empowering individuals whose life challenges have resulted in them living on the streets by providing guidance, promoting personal connections, driving collaboration, and delivering impactful solutions. Through this work, we strive to restore individual hope and dignity, foster healing, build resilience and create lasting change for our community. We are dedicated to supporting our homeless neighbors in gaining access to safe, humane places to dwell and the essential services they need, not just to survive, but to reach stability and achieve long term well being. Recognizing that every individual's journey is unique, we address the complex intersections of mental health, substance use, criminal justice involvement, and poverty with compassion, innovation, and strategic partnerships.