Shelter Inc of Contra Costa County – www.shelterincofccc.org
Their mission is to help homeless Contra Costans obtain economic self-sufficiency, sustain permanent housing and regain human dignity. You can help out at their homeless shelters or by conducting food and toiletry drives. The minimum age for volunteers is 15.
THEIR VISION
SHELTER, Inc. strives to realize a vision: Re-building lives, one family at a time, by giving them a home, the skills and the resources to live the life they deserve.
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of SHELTER, Inc. is to prevent and end homelessness for low-income, homeless, and disadvantaged families and individuals by providing housing, services, support, and resources that lead to self-sufficiency.
HISTORY
SHELTER, Inc. is an independent, charitable, nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization founded in 1986 to alleviate Contra Costa County’s homeless crisis.
MISSION IN ACTION SHELTER, Inc.’s work encompasses three main elements:
Preventing Homelessness: Keeping a family in their home means that jobs are retained, families are fed and children are safe. Prevention services include rental assistance, a needs assessment and financial goal setting with a case manager.
Ending the Cycle of Homelessness: Homeless families and individuals are provided housing plus services including employment, education, counseling and household budgeting to help regain self-sufficiency and permanent homes.
Providing Affordable Housing: SHELTER, Inc. owns or master leases over 200 units throughout the county, renting to low-income vulnerable residents, many of whom have otherwise been unable to find housing such as disabled persons and veterans.
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