GET INVOLVED GIVE OUR WORK SPECIAL EVENTS INSIDE GSC CONTACT DONATE HOMELESS TO HOUSED By year’s end, at least 150 homeless men, women, and children will return to housing and independence in the community. From Shelter From its first night of operation, Good Shepherd’s Night Shelter has set itself apart through its emphasis on working with guests to identify and overcome obstacles to securing and retaining housing. Two full-time Case Managers/Housing Specialists assist guests, with particular attention to homeless families, in setting and reaching such goals as ensuring continuity of children’s schooling, re-establishing or increasing household income, and identifying affordable housing opportunities. Through Transitional Living: the Ashley Center The Sgt. Eugene Ashley Memorial Center provides short-term, transitional Bridge Housing for up to 16 homeless Veterans. In addition, eight units of Permanent Supportive Housing are available for qualified applicants. The Ashley Center was established to provide homeless Veterans with a safe place to live, grow, and become empowered as they make the transition to permanent housing. In 2013, Good Shepherd converted 6 units at the Sgt. Eugene Ashley Memorial Center to permanent supportive housing (PSH). Nationally considered a Best Practice strategy for ending homelessness, PSH combines an affordable rental unit with on-site supportive services, but removed the time limit for participating residents. They also work toward employment and educational goals, volunteering at Good Shepherd and elsewhere in the community until securing full-time employment. The overarching goal is for residents to graduate from the program confident in their sobriety, continuing to work and moving to independent housing in the community. “It touches my heart that you took in me and my kids when I lost my job. I thought we would have to sleep in the car and I did not want that for my babies. We are in a hard time right now but I know that with this place and God’s help, I will be able to provide a real home for them again soon.” – GSC Launch of New Affordable Rental Housing Search Database (click to read more) Wilmington’s Homeless (click to read more) Affordable Housing Strategy and Resources (click to read more) Next Project Contact Us WHO WE ARE INSIDE GSC GIVE OUR MISSION OUR TEAM CONTACT CLARK JAMES FOUNDATION WHAT WE DO OUR WORK GET INVOLVED SPECIAL EVENTS GALLERY NEWS FIND US ELSEWHERE Designed By TAYLOE/GRAY