|
Presbyterian Night Shelter of
Tarrant County
Program Description:
The Mission of
the Presbyterian Night Shelter is to provide for the needs of the
homeless while respecting their dignity. We are a shelter of last
resort – a sanctuary without cost to anyone in need.
When the current building opened in 1987, we were housing around 300
people per night. As the only free emergency shelter in Tarrant
County, demand for our services continues to grow. This last year
the Presbyterian Night Shelter housed an average of 660 people with
over 900
sleeping here on some cold nights.
The Night Shelter
meets the basic needs (shelter, food, hygiene items, assistance with
clothing, and minor case management) of 400 to 750 homeless, men and
women each day.
The Lowdon-Schutts
Building is a shelter for homeless mothers and their children. The
facility houses 100 children and mothers in a combination of open dorm
space and thirteen private rooms. There is also a commons area for
group activities and educational programs, as well as a casual dining
room where three meals are served each day. The children have their
own bright and cheery play area, which includes a library and computer
lab.
Eligibility:
Currently homeless. No history of violent or verbally abusive behavior;
must submit to search on entry; must be able to care for themselves;
women, then mentally ill and over 40 allowed in first.
Services provided:
-
Basic necessities to
homeless population;
-
General coordination of
access to area resources; 24-hour emergency intake/referral;
-
Temporary housing: Men ,
women and children. Single men and women 5:00pm-5:00am; families,
elderly, infirm, mentally ill may remain in Night Shelter round the
clock;
-
24-hour shelter
during inclement weather and wind chill below 40 degrees;
-
Food: Dinner served 7
days a week; Breakfast of sandwiches and coffee;
-
Public facilities:
Restrooms with showers; washers/dryers; dispensary items.
-
Social services: Case
Management available for all residents.
-
Work program: Employment
and training for 25-30 homeless persons; residents participate by
working switchboard, in-take, security, General Store, kitchen and
janitorial duties.
Referral Contact
Information
Contact person: Lee Ann Embry
Office phone: 817-336-1842
Web site:
www.homlesstarrantcounty.org
Business Hours:
7 days, 24 hours.
Professional staff - 10:00am-6:00pm
Address: 2400 Cypress St., Ft. Worth, TX 76102
|
