Organization: INTERFAITH PARTNERSHIP FOR THE HOMELESS
Mission: ADDRESS THE NEEDS OF THE HOMELESS AND LOW-INCOME COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING A CONTINUUM OF SERVICES TO ENCOURAGE SELF-SUFFICIENCY, EMPOWERMENT, AND STABILITY.
Activities: ACTIVITIES CONSIST OF A NIGHT SHELTER PROGRAM, A SOCIAL SERVICE DAY PROGRAM AND A MEDICAL RESPITE PROGRAM. VOLUNTEERS ALSO ADVOCATE IN THE COMMUNITY FOR HOMELESS CLIENTS SEEKING FOOD, CLOTHING, EMPLOYMENT & OTHER NECESSITIES. THE NIGHT SHELTER PROGRAM PROVIDES SLEEPING FACILITIES & HOT MEALS. THE DAY PROGRAM AFFORDS CLIENT JOB DEVELOPMENT TRAINING & PLACEMENT, CASEWORK & REFERRAL SERVICES. THE MEDICAL RESPITE PROGRAM ASSISTS AN UNDERSERVED, TARGETED POPULATION THAT CURRENTLY LACKS ACCESS TO POST-HOSPITAL CARE, AND WHO FREQUENTLY USE THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT FOR NON-EMERGENCY HEALTH CONCERNS.
NTEE category: Human Services
Secondary category: Housing & Shelter