We uphold the dignity of all people, believing that everyone is equal. Over 90 million Americans become survivors of natural disasters every year. More than half a million people experience homelessness in America every day. Eighty-two cents of every dollar given to The Salvation Army goes to work in the community in which it was donated.
Alcohol abuse kills 75, people in the United States every year. Among homeless people, nearly one in three suffers from a mental health disorder. On average, victims first enter the American sex trade at 13 years old. Each year, depression affects 7 million Americans over the age of Every hour in the U.
Newsroom Pandemic Poverty. People in need, need you. Give the Gift of a Good Night's Sleep. You Can Help. The Salvation Army serves displaced men, women, and children days a year through: Homeless Shelters For those with no place to go or in need of emergency shelter, local Salvation Army homeless shelters provide a warm, safe place for men, women, and — whenever possible — families to stay.
Transitional Housing Our transitional housing programs offer hope to the temporarily displaced, chronically homeless population, and many young adults who have aged out of the foster care system. Re-Entry Resources In addition to providing food and lodging, our centers offer educational support, counseling and vocational services to homeless people, destitute individuals and families, and vulnerable youth. Serving All Without Discrimination In providing its programs and services to the homeless community, The Salvation Army is committed to accommodating all those in need without unlawful discrimination or harassment based on age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, disability, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic in accordance with our capacity to help.
Veterans are exceptionally vulnerable to homelessness. Every year, 1 out of 30 kids experiences homelessness. Donate Money Someone in your community needs help to get a roof over their head. Donate food and goods Many local homeless shelters around the country are in need of basic supplies, like food and clothing. We welcome anyone in need. Tip: Phone the shelters first if you can. Most shelters are staffed 24 hours a day, but each shelter sets its own hours for accepting new arrivals.
Find a drop-in centre where you can wash, do laundry and use other services. More shelter options — If a shelter is full, the staff will guide you to other options. Note, they may not be shelters or facilities associated with BC Housing.
Emergency Shelter Program. Types of shelters There are three types of emergency shelters that BC Housing helps manage: Year-round shelters Temporary shelters Extreme weather winter shelters What to expect A typical stay at an emergency shelter includes a bed with linens, hot meals, showers, laundry and support services.
Cost None. Services are free. Am I Eligible? Find an emergency shelter when: You are an individual or family that does not have a permanent address or residence. You are living and sleeping in public spaces including on the street. You need a place to stay after you left a hospital, rehabilitation centre, treatment centre or correctional facility. You need a place to stay in extremely wet or cold winter weather.
Grants for the Benefit of Homeless Individuals Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration GBHI is a competitively awarded grant program that enables communities to expand and strengthen their treatment services for people experiencing homelessness. Grants are awarded for up to five years to community-based public or nonprofit entities and funded programs and services include substance abuse treatment, mental health services, wrap-around services, immediate entry into treatment, outreach services, screening and diagnostic services, staff training, case management, primary health services, job training, educational services, and relevant housing services.
Runaway and Homeless Youth Programs Basic Center Program Administration for Children and Families The Basic Center Program helps create and strengthen community-based programs that meet the immediate needs of runaway and homeless youth under 18 years old. In addition, BCP tries to reunite young people with their families or locate appropriate alternative placements.
Locate a basic center program. Young people must be between the ages of 16 and 22 to enter the program. Services are provided for up to 21 months. Young people who have not yet turned 18 at the end of the 21 months may be able stay until their 18th birthday.
Locate a transitional living program. Street Outreach Program Administration for Children and Families The Street Outreach Program enables organizations around the country to help young people get off the streets. The program promotes efforts by its grantees to build relationships between street outreach workers and runaway, homeless and street youth. Grantees also provide support services that aim to move youth into stable housing and prepare them for independence. Locate a street outreach program.
Grants are awarded competitively for up to three years to community-based public or nonprofit entities to build upon the success of the Services in Supportive Housing SSH programs. The program aims to ensure that individuals who experience chronic homelessness receive access to permanent housing, treatment, and recovery support services. Funds provide behavioral health treatment and other recovery-oriented services; improve the sustainability of integrated community systems that provide stable and affordable housing and other related supportive services; and increase client enrollment for health insurance, Medicaid, and other mainstream benefits.
Grantees must establish a community consortium and steering committee to help guide program integration and implementation. Grants are awarded to enhance statewide planning and infrastructure development; deliver behavioral health, housing support, peer and other recovery oriented services; and engage and enroll individuals in Medicaid and other mainstream benefits. Grantees must establish a state interagency council to guide program integration and implementation.
Supportive Services: Non-targeted or Mainstream Programs Access to Recovery Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Access to Recovery supports a grantee-run voucher program to expand clinical substance abuse treatment and recovery support services to reach those in need.
These competitive grants are awarded to grantees who approach and target efforts to areas of greatest need, areas with a high degree of readiness, and to specific populations, including adolescents. All States and territories run a child support enforcement program. Services are available to a parent with custody of a child whose other parent is living outside the home, and services are available automatically for families receiving assistance under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families TANF program.
The formula for determining the federal allocations of funds to the states is determined by Congress. States must set aside 5 percent of their increased FY MHBG appropriation to support evidence-based programs that provide treatment to those with early serious mental illness, including psychosis at any age.
Community Services Block Grant Administration for Children and Families The Community Services Block Grant funds a network of community action agencies that provides services and activities to reduce poverty, including services to address employment, education, better use of available income, housing assistance, nutrition, energy, emergency services, health, and substance abuse needs.
Community Health Center Program Health Resources and Services Administration The centers provide health-care services and help ensure access to primary care to undeserved populations. Family Violence Prevention and Services Grant Program Administration for Children and Families The Family Violence Prevention and Services Grants Program assists state agencies, territories and Indian Tribes in the provision of shelter to victims of family violence and their dependents, and for related services, such as emergency transportation and child care.
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