About Us
The Emmaus Homeless Shelter is part of H.O.M.E. Inc. and is a 25 bed facility which can accommodate four families, six single women, and five single men, ages 18 and up. The Emmaus Shelter opened its doors to its first guests on February 25, 1992. The Shelter operates (24) twenty four hours a day, 365 days a year.
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Mission
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Our Mission
Emmaus Homeless Shelter exists to provide a safe and comfortable environment for homeless men, women and families in need of temporary shelter who are willing to work towards ending their homelessness. We are committed to helping the poor in our local communities by offering a wide range of services and referrals to anyone in need. Vision Statement It is the vision of the Emmaus Homeless Shelter to be a leading partner in insuring that no individual and family in the Hancock-Washington area ever have to spend a night on the streets or in the woods because he or she cannot find or afford safe housing. We believe in the principle that safe, affordable housing is a fundamental human right and our primary aim is to offer a stabilizing base and support for homeless men and women as they transition back into the community. Our concern is for both emergency care and the development of affordable housing for all. |
Our History
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The Beginning...
Acting on a proposal by Sister Barbara Hance, the Federal Building on the corner of Main and Water Street was leased to Emmaus (uh-may’-us) by the Housing and Urban Development Corp. under the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act. The Emmaus Center opened its doors to its first residents on February 25, 1992. The building was built in 1935 and is in need of on-going repairs and upgrades. The Emmaus Homeless Shelter works constantly to keep the building up to code. Founders Sister Barbara Hance and Sister Lucille MacDonald Current Staff Stacey Herrick - Director Lisa Reynolds - Assistant Director Brian Hain - Property Manager/Food Coordinator Olivia Brown - Housing Navigator Melanie Johnson - Housing Navigator Susan Walsh - Resident Aide Travis Gilbert - Resident Aide David Fresh - Resident Aide |