Shelter details
- Added Apr 14, 2021 | Last Update Jun 14, 2022
- 455 Massachusetts Street
Gary, IN 46402
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- (219) 886-1600
Mission Statement
"The mission of the Commission is to ensure that women, who are residents of the City of Gary, the utilization of their talents and full realization of their rights as citizens. Through this Commission, we educate the community on issues of special interest to women, using presentations, media contacts, written material and conferences."
- Source: Rainbow Ark Shelter for Women and Their Children at Gary Commission for Women website
Description
Runs 2 women shelters.
- The Ark - Transitional housing for women and children.
- The Rainbow - Domestic violence shelter for women and children
Question & Answers (5)
Is this shelter free?
no
Yes the shelter provides free services
Yes when I was a client there , it was free and sponsored by generous people, organizations and donations.
Do they accept donations at this shelter?
We accept donations, however, according to our needs at the time of a donor's call.
Yes , they do!
Do they allow Pets at this shelter?
We only accept service animals. We are working on a partnership with an area animal shelter.
No! Not to my knowledge and they didn't when I was there.
How old do you have to be to stay here?
18yrs old and have children...
How long can you stay at this shelter?
2yrs and you have to get a job and be working and a portion of your paycheck goes into a savings so when you leave you have money for security deposit and 1st months rent. This shelter was extremely helpful in helping me get on my feet.