Dorothy Day House Of Hospitality Memphis

1429 Poplar Ave
Memphis, TN 38104

(901) 726-6760 Visit Website Go to Facebook

Class of Housing/Services: Transitional Housing

General Information:
Provides temporary housing and support services for intact homeless families in Memphis, TN. Facility can house up to four families at one time. Hours Mon - Fri 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Program Fees No Fee Eligibility Intact homeless families with children of any age, including single parents as well as couples with children. Couples must provide marriage certificate. Intake Process Requires referral from social service agency Because of their make-up (ie. husband/wife, older boys), many of these families would not have been accepted in other facilities in the city. Many traditional homeless shelters only accept residents of a single sex. Even if a family can find shelter for all its members, it means that mothers cannot stay with their older sons; fathers must leave their daughters; husbands are separated from wives. How can a family begin to address the dilemmas that face them when they are not allowed to plan and stay together? The Dorothy Day House keeps homeless families together, creating a safe haven and a community for entire families. This is part of the Dorothy Day tradition. At our House of Hospitality, people in conditions of common hardship bond together to mutually support and encourage one another as they face and overcome their shared obstacles of poverty and homelessness. Family members work together to clean and maintain the house and to cook meals. Residents often provide childcare for one another to enable individuals to search for work and to attend job interviews. This home-like atmosphere fosters self-esteem and uplifts the human spirit. It creates one of the most vital ingredients for escaping poverty hope. The services provided by our staff, volunteers, and supportive agencies include (but are not limited to):     Food, clothing, and shelter     Educational resources and guidance     Parenting skills     Employment counseling     Prospective job contacts     Transportation     Referrals for child care     Financial and budgeting advice     Counseling and case management services     Advocacy and mentoring     Access to sources of permanent housing     New personal relationships which provide a system of healthy support and encouragement for the future.

Website: http://www.dorothydaymemphis.org

Helpful Definitions For Dorothy Day House Of Hospitality Memphis:
Emergency Homeless Shelters both provide short term relief for the homeless and low income persons. Usually there is a maximum stay of 3 months or less. Many of these shelters ask their clients to leave during the day. Meals and other supportive services are often offered. 3 times out of 5 these shelters offer their services free of charge.

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