The Servant Center’s mission is to empower the homeless and disabled, particularly veterans, to become independent, contributing members of our community through housing, healthcare and restorative services.
Servant House Serves up to 21 homeless men, primarily veterans Servant House is a respite program operating under the Hospital to Housing Model Only serves those with significant physical and/or mental health disabilities who can take care of ADLs Residents receive case management, medical care and housing support 89% of residents in FY 2018 exited for permanent housing 94% of residents in FY 2018 exited with income
Servant House – Services Provided Medical Oversight Case Management Life Skills Classes Group Counseling Leadership and Volunteer Opportunities Volunteer Opportunities Transportation Meals Assistance with Income and Other Benefits Clothing and Toiletries Social Activities and Recreational Events
Let me introduce you to richard A once successful hospitality management professional, the army veteran had suffered from depression for nearly all of his adult life. Now, the illness had depleted his body and mind to the point where he was no longer able to work. Without health insurance or access to affordable mental health services, Richard struggled to make ends meet for as long as possible before giving up his apartment. With no clear plan in place, he found a safe place to park his car at the parking lot of a church in High Point, North Carolina. After a couple of weeks, the priest at the church approached Richard to ask about his situation. By that point it was early January and Richard was suffering from frostbite. The priest got Richard to the hospital and eventually Richard landed in a local men’s shelter. After several months, a chance encounter with a Veterans Administration representative at the shelter resulted in Richard being referred to The Servant Center’s Servant House transitional housing program. Richard received his associates degree in Biology from GTCC during his time here, and is now enrolled full time at UNCG studying environmental engineering.
Permanent Supportive Housing Includes 2 apartment buildings, Glenwood and Haworth Provides permanent housing for 17 low-income disabled individuals 10 of the units are exclusively for veterans In FY 2018 95% of residents maintained permanent housing Residents have access to On-site case management Transportation Social activities Groups
2018 Triad Stand Down Friday, September 28, 2018 2018 Triad Stand Down Friday, September 28, 2018 8:00 am to 3:00 pm Westover Church Services offered: Hair Cuts Snack Bags and Toiletry Kits Breakfast and Lunch Mental Health Services Dental Screenings Services for those w/sight impairments Chaplaincy Services STD Screening Diabetes and Nutrition Services Veteran Transition Services 50+ services to be offered including: Housing Employment SSI/SSDI Benefit Assistance VA Benefit Assistance IRS Tax Filing Assistance Substance Abuse Services Flu Shots
2018 Triad Stand Down Participants Highlights 154 Participants 143 Veterans 6 Female Veterans 143 Homeless 183 Literally Homeless Walgreens provided 52 flu shots Cone Health did 48 glucose tests Goodwill provided 75 veterans with employment information TSC talked to 91 veterans about SSI/SSDI benefits
AmeriCorps Partnership to End Homelessness Program dedicated to alleviating homelessness and hunger in Guilford County with a focus on serving Veterans Members work within 10 nonprofit agencies in Guilford County Services provided to Guilford County homeless include: Emergency financial assistance Food distribution Life skills coaching Employment counseling Volunteer management Case management
Partnership to End Homelessness – 2017-2018 28 Members 24,000 Hours of Service Participated in 10 service projects including Crop Walk, Turkey Give-Away and Stand Down Veterans are a primary focus area Provided services to 451 veterans Gave groceries to those who are food insecure on 20,000 occasions Counseled 1,300+ people on housing, income and benefit opportunities
UNCG Veterans and The Servant Center 700+ hours Painting, cleaning, landscaping, picking up donations AND lending their expertise with videography/photography, art, graphic design and marketing
2017 Triad Stand Down UNCG Nursing students providing services to at-risk and homeless Veterans at the 2017 Triad Stand Down.
Marketing video Thank you Jordan!!
Here is the video….. https://youtu.be/hJpZoVOppTQ
Fresh coat of paint on the walls at servant house UNCG Student Veterans Association Officers and their children.
2017-2018 Annual Report Thanks to Jessica Rambo and her graphic design skills, we were able to produce a beautiful annual report highlighting our accomplishments for FY 2018.
Flooring project at servant house Jessica, Early (AmeriCorps) Cameron
Painted Buffalo Studios UNCG SVA President Marine Veteran
Shanna T. Reece Executive Director sreece@theservantcenter Shanna T. Reece Executive Director sreece@theservantcenter.org 336-275-8585 x 504