Presbyterian Night Shelter Of Tarrant County

LEADING THE JOURNEY FROM HOMELESS TO HOME.

THE KARL TRAVIS MEN'S SHELTER AND LOWDON-SCHUTTS WOMEN'S SHELTER AT PRESBYTERIAN NIGHT SHELTER PROVIDE SHELTER TO HOMELESS ADULT MEN AND WOMEN. IN ADDITION TO THEIR NIGHT OF STAY, THE GUESTS RECEIVE ONE (DINNER) TO THREE MEALS PER DAY DEPENDING ON THE PROGRAM SERVICES THEY RECEIVE, SHOWER FACILITIES, AND ACCESS TO CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES. CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES INCLUDE ASSISTANCE WITH SECURING HOUSING, EMPLOYMENT, AND SECURING BENEFIT INCOME (FOOD STAMPS, SSI, SSDI, ETC.). CASE MANAGERS ALSO ASSIST GUESTS WITH OBTAINING CRITICAL DOCUMENTS SUCH AS SOCIAL SECURITY CARDS, BIRTH CERTIFICATES, AND STATE IDENTIFICATION.THE OBJECTIVES OF THE CASE MANAGEMENT OFFICE ARE: 1. TO ENGAGE CONSUMERS IN SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE CASE MANAGEMENT OFFICE2. TO CONNECT CONSUMERS WITH MAINSTREAM RESOURCES 3. TO MOVE CONSUMERS OUT OF THE CYCLE OF HOMELESSNESS4. TO INCREASE PROGRAM STAFF AWARENESS OF THE NEEDS OF THE HOMELESS POPULATION.THE MEN'S SHELTER AND THE LOWDON-SCHUTTS WOMEN'S SHELTER ASSISTED 2,917 UNDUPLICATED CLIENTS DURING 2021.

UPSPIRE , OUR SOCIAL ENTERPRISE, IS COMPRISED OF THREE PROFESSIONAL SERVICE COMPANIES DESIGNED TO SUPPORT AND EMPLOY INDIVIDUALS OF TARRANT COUNTY FACING BARRIERS TO EMPLOYMENT. OUR GOAL IS TO BREAK THE CYCLE OF POVERTY AND UNEMPLOYMENT BY PROVIDING JOBS THAT RESTORE DIGNITY AND PROVIDE HOPE. UPSPIRE PROVIDES GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT, BENEFITS, CASE MANAGEMENT, AND JOB SKILL TRAINING TO PARTICIPANTS. IT IS OUR HOPE THAT WITH THE EXPERIENCE, RESOURCES AND TRAINING PROVIDED AT UPSPIRE, OUR CLIENTS TRANSITION SUCCESSFULLY INTO THE GENERAL WORKFORCE.

HOUSING SOLUTIONS IS TO PROVIDE THE SAFETY AND COMFORTS OF A HOME COUPLED WITH LIFE ENRICHMENT SERVICES TO BREAK THE CYCLE OF HOMELESSNESS. QUALIFIED APPLICANTS ARE ASSISTED WITH MOVING INTO AN APARTMENT PRICED AT OR BELOW FAIR MARKET RENT. FOLLOWING AN APPROVED HOME INSPECTION, RENT REASONABLENESS, AND COMPLETED RENT CALCULATION FOR THOSE HOUSED IN TENANT PAID UTILITY HOUSING, PARTICIPANTS ARE THEN PROVIDED ASSISTANCE WITH ACQUIRING BASIC HOUSEHOLD ITEMS AND FURNITURE. RENTAL PAYMENTS ARE MADE DIRECTLY TO LANDLORDS. CASE MANAGEMENT VISITS ARE CONDUCTED WEEKLY TO SUPPORT CLIENTS IN BECOMING SUCCESSFUL COMMUNITY MEMBERS THROUGH MAKING USE OF SUPPORTS AVAILABLE TO CLIENTS, ASSISTING CLIENTS WITH SHOPPING AND COOKING, INCREASING COMMUNICATION SKILLS, KEEPING APPOINTMENTS, AND BUILDING SKILLS AROUND OTHER DAILY LIVING ACTIVITIES. CASE MANAGERS FREQUENTLY AID CLIENTS TO MEET THEIR NEEDS FOR SERVICES INCLUDING EMPLOYMENT, EDUCATION, SUBSTANCE ABUSE, AND PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT. INDIVIDUAL SERVICE PLANS WILL ADDRESS CLIENT NEEDS AND GOALS THROUGHOUT THE PROGRAM. INDIVIDUAL SERVICE PLANS WILL BE REVIEWED AND UPDATED ON A REGULAR BASIS TO ASSIST CLIENTS IN CREATING AND MEETING ONGOING GOALS. HOUSING SOLUTIONS SERVED 150 CLIENTS IN 2021.