Good In the Community

We are looking to highlight different organizations and people who are making a difference in their community. If you know of people or organizations who are making a difference, please let us know at: mygirlmjtalk@gmail.com. In the subject area please insert: COMMUNITY.

THIS MONTH WE ARE PROUD TO HIGHLIGHT: Haven for Hope, in San Antonio, Texas.

Haven for Hope is a new community that has been created to assist homelessesness. With incredible cooperation from the government, private sector and local social services community, San Antonio has a greater possibilty in changing the homelessness issue within their city.

Haven for Hope is a safe environment that allows people in the cycle of homelessness to still be homeless if they choose by providing an outdoor courtyard that is safe or an avenue of change for the people who choose that route. To make the change people are allowed to stay in their shelter that provides minimal comfort in a safe environment by accepting requirements including things such as no alcohol and no weapons. More comfortable beds are made available to those who accept more responsibility in changing their lives, and a private room is made available to those who accept a plan to change their life including getting a job. Haven for Hope assists those people with services to aid in making this process successful.

FACTS ABOUT HAVEN FOR HOPE:
*Haven for Hope is the largest, most comprehensive Homeless Transformation Campus in the U.S.A.
*Haven for Hope conducted a best practice study reviewing the homeless services in 12 states and over 200 shelter operations.
*The Haven for Hope Campus is made up of 15 Buildings, on 37 Acres, with almost a half a million square feet of service space under roof.

Haven for Hope is partnered with over 70 other non-profits and has created a concept of a one stop shop to assist in changing homelessness. To learn more about Haven for Hope please visit their website at: www.havenforhope.org