Mission Statement

"Our mission is to provide families encountering homelessness an opportunity to stabilize their lives by providing shelter, advocacy, support, and paths to self-sufficiency."
- Source: Wellspring Center Emergency Shelter and supportive services for Families website

Description

WellSpring operates a nine-unit emergency shelter with efficiency or one-bedroom apartments (where residents live without cost for up to 30 days).
All apartments include stove, refrigerator, and cooking utensils. The utilities and laundry facilities are also provided at no cost. Families also have access to a common entertainment area with toys and TV provided.
Residents are provided weekly success coaching for employment, and housing assistance.
Those residing in emergency shelter are able to access classes for nutrition, parenting and stress management. Families are able to access a computer lab and on-site food pantry.
They provide a temporary residential setting with support and encouragement. After gaining employment, families have an opportunity to move to a transitional housing apartment where they pay below market rent for an extended stay period of up to 2 years.