Mission Statement

"Pinellas Hope, a program of Catholic Charities, serves with charity and compassion to promote the sanctity and dignity of all people with God. As a member of Church, Pinellas Hope, a program of Catholic Charities, offers hope by helping those in need and unites with others in service."
- Source: Emergency Shelter, Services For Homeless Adults at Pinellas Hope Catholic Charities website

Description

Operated by Catholic Charities Diocese of St. Petersburg

Pinellas Hope is a safe, caring atmosphere where homeless clients are respected and encouraged to progress in a community setting designed to promote individual development and self-sufficiency.

Background checks are done on all the residents.

Assigned Case Manager assists client to set goals, identify opportunities, measure progress, obtain employment, and save money to advance in self-sufficiency and transition from emergency housing.

5 apartment buildings, 76 efficiency apts subsidized to be affordable for low income adults who had graduated from Pinellas Hope.

8 units were added in 2017, bringing the total number of efficiency apartments to 156.