Arlington Night Shelter provides not only food and shelter to the homeless, but individualized rehabilitative services designed to break the cycle of homelessness. Over 1,400 men, women and children residing at the shelter for up to 9 weeks receive services ranging from case management and employment assistance to life skills education and children's activities. Basic needs are met in the structured shelter environment through two meals and a sack lunch daily, sleeping space, storage lockers, individual showers, laundry room and lounge area. Special playrooms are available for infants and toddlers as well as school-age children. Transitional housing services are provided to an additional 40 households each year.
Volunteers are instrumental in all aspects of the agency's operation.
From board and committee members who make policy decisions and assist with fundraising to individuals who bring highly developed skills to oversee web site development and property maintenance, a total of 1,600 unduplicated volunteers provided service during 1998. Please browse our site to learn more about the Arlington Night Shelter and how you can help the homeless.