A father and his sons walking down the street.

Taking a family stroll along the streets is one thing.  Tucking a child in at night on the same streets is another thing entirely.

 
 

 
 

Beyond Shelter Services (BSS)

Beyond Shelter is a collaborative project to assist homeless families with children. BSS staff helps to secure emergency housing when shelters are full and connects families to the resources necessary to secure a place to call home.  BSS staff goes to the families wherever they may be — a camp site, a motel or a car.

Your Gift Helps!  

  • $20 provides two cases of bottled water for a family that is forced to camp due to lack of family shelter space.  
  • $40 will purchase a jumbo pack of diapers and diaper rash ointment for a toddler living in a motel with his mother. 
  • $80 will purchase four sleeping bags and a tarp to improve a family camp site.  

Did You Know?

  • 417 families were served in the Beyond Shelter program in fiscal year 2009. 
  • Beyond Shelter also offers supportive housing consisting of four furnished units located in Government Hill.
  • The Government Hill duplexes serve formerly homeless families with disabilities. 

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