We provide a family atmosphere that provides a temporary dorm style living that is clean and peaceful. We help individuals to break through the entrapments for homelessness caused by caused by repeated cycles of nightly hostel/motel fees, shelters and sleeping in cars.
New Lease on Life Transitional Shelter believes in its residents becoming self-sufficient and self-motivating by taking on responsibility with accountability. New Lease on Life Transitional Shelter focus has been the provision of services to address the long-term needs of families and individuals caught in a cycle of chronic poverty.
We begin by providing people with basic needs such as food, clothing and shelter, while immediately working with them to develop a plan for housing. Our programs are designed to connect people with resources and help integrate them back into the community.In order to be most effective, we strive every day for excellence in behavior and ethics, excellence in service delivery, excellence in systems, and excellence in leadership.
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Homelessness is one of our nation's most serious social problems. While it is often the result of interwoven systemic and personal problems,the primary cause of homelessness among families is the growing gap between housing costs and income.The emergency shelter system is able to accommodate only a small fraction ofthe growing number of homeless families in need. Families are forced to live in their cars, in garages, in other places unfit for human habitation or to move from place to place with their children, staying intermittently with friends and families. Homelessness can lead to depression, mental illness and child neglect. |
If you are homeless or about to become homeless, we may be able to help. To be eligible for one of New Lease on Life Transitional Shelter's programs, a family or individual must:
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undreds of resources are available on the Internet covering homelessness and related issues. The following resources will be helpful to those seeking information about homelessness issues.
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