Shelter details
- Added Apr 27, 2016 | Last Update Jun 10, 2022
- 209 E Lewis St
Pocatello, ID 83201
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- (208) 232-0178
Mission Statement
"Aid For Friends was founded in 1984 after the tragic deaths of two homeless men who died of exposure during the harsh Pocatello winter. Our community responded by forming a grassroots volunteer organization that found housing for area homeless primarily in basements and churches. Later that year, Bannock County donated a small house which became the first homeless shelter in our area. In 1988, Bannock County provided the facility at 653 S. 4th Avenue, which has continued to serve as the Emergency Shelter for this community.
Today, our agency has developed into a multifaceted resource center providing services and opportunities to overcome or prevent homelessness in Southeast Idaho. In addition to our Emergency Shelter, we also provide our clients with case management services to support self-sufficiency, a transitional housing program, and a host of other community services.
At Aid For Friends, our goal is not only to assist those in need with immediate shelter and services, but also to offer personal and professional attention. We strive to offer hope to individuals and families experiencing or facing homelessness."
- Source: 24 Hour Emergency Shelter at Aid for Friends Shelter website
Description
Aid For Friends is a private, non-profit organization that provides emergency shelter, transitional housing, and other supportive services to individuals and families facing homelessness.
Question & Answers (5)
Is this shelter free?
It's free, but there are rules. Each person has a chore or an assignment that they have to accomplish each day. You also have a curfew. And you have to clean up after yourself + keep your bunk clean.
I called to see if there was a bunk available this morning to see how long u were able to stay for and also what it would look like if I was waiting on ssi ssdi and the lady told me there is no excuse I have to have an ID and I have to be homeless. Well I've worked my whole life and have health issues that have prevented from working a whole lot from ausgust to January I've been couch serving sleeping in my car to now I'm not working at all since January 28 of this year no income. To call and be treated like that I'd rather sleep in card board box at this point thank you for making me feel worse than I already do!! Unbelievable No words could describe how hard that hit.
Do they accept donations at this shelter?
Yes. Usually. Just ask first because there are some things they cannot accept due to liability issues.
Do they allow Pets at this shelter?
They only allow some types of service animals. Ask first. They usually don't accept pets.
How old do you have to be to stay here?
How long can you stay at this shelter?