Housing For The Homeless: What You Need To Know Presented By: Charlie B. Johnson

What is A Homeless Shelter?  A place for help, housing, and food  Operated by non-profit organizations, churches, or local government  Located throughout your community  Usually open to anyone w/o regards to reason for needs

Shelters Available  Senior & Elderly  Day shelter (adult men/women)  Family only  Veterans  Youth (under 18)  Offender/Prisoner Re-Entry  Emergencies

Services Provided  Job seeking skills  Food/Hygiene  Job placement  Support Group  Substance/Domestic Abuse Treatment

Controversy Over Homeless Shelter  Concerns of transmitted diseases  Such as air and blood-born viruses  Donations  How much being spent on average homeless person?  Many cases, administrative costs limits amount given to the homeless

Housing For The Homeless: What You Need To Know Presented By: Charlie B. Johnson