See their pain. And I also ask that you see their potential.”
- Mary Gay Abbott-Young, Chief Executive Officer, The Mission
We stand on the shoulders of those who, over a century ago, saw the crucial need to create The Shelter for anyone in our community who was hungry, homeless, and needing help to get back on their feet. Since then, with compassion, respect and trust, we have been here, around-the-clock, every day-of-the-year – helping those who have nowhere else to turn. The Shelter is where our work began. Then, over the years, The Mission has evolved to bring our community closer together in five distinct, yet interconnected and vital ways:
- The Shelter
- Behavioral Health Center
- Vocational Development
- Supportive Housing
- Thrift Store
Whenever someone knocks on our shelter’s door, all we ask are just two questions: “What’s your name?” and “Are you hungry?”
Then, over a shared meal, our dedicated and talented staff help each homeless individual start to map out a path for “What’s next?”
Last year, 1,018 individuals knocked on our Shelter’s door, who stayed with us for over 38,005 nights, and were served over 71,992 meals. Each individual is offered a full range of professional case management services, without consideration of ability to pay, including healthcare, behavioral health counseling, addiction treatment, financial assistance – and last year we were able to help 153 previously homeless individuals obtain housing. We are keenly aware that behind each of those stark numbers is a very personal story. Our ultimate goal is to help put an end to homelessness – one person at a time.
