Shelter Programs Provide Over 21,000 Safe Nights Amid Growing Housing Support

Various nonprofits across the United States are actively addressing homelessness and housing instability through tailored programs and innovative housing solutions. The Shalom Center offers specialized shelter programs for individuals and families, with Self Sufficiency Specialists providing personalized support to help residents achieve permanent housing and self-sufficiency. In Bradenton, Our Next Mission refurbishes mobile homes for at-risk veterans, collaborating with local organizations to provide housing at no cost to eligible veterans. Meanwhile, in South Baltimore, City of Refuge aims to create a supportive home environment for young adults, emphasizing more than just basic shelter. Additionally, Serenity House in Cincinnati is expanding its sober living housing services to better support individuals in recovery. Despite these efforts, some community members express concerns about proposed management changes at homeless shelters, indicating a need for continued dialogue and improvements.