PLYMOUTH AREA COALITION FOR THE HOMELESS

KINGSTON, Massachusetts, 02364-2013 United States

Mission Statement

The Coalition began in 1985 as a result of a group of concerned citizens responding to families living either in their cars /or in the state forest. The group raised support and opened the first shelter in a rented farmhouse in Halifax in May of 1987. A generous donation of land, building services and materials enabled the Coalition to custom build a facility in Kingston to provide emergency shelter for families. Construction began in 1991 and a certificate of occupancy was granted in June, 1994. The main building includes a 10 unit family emergency shelter facility, laundry facilities for residents, office space, and childcare space: the shelter space is divided into two wings, with each section with their own common/kitchen room. The lower level of the main building houses the Children’s Holiday Fund and the Family and Individual Resource program. The Food Pantry is located in a separate building adjacent to the main building. The agency also provides a 24-hour free information and referral service.

About This Cause

It is the Coalition’s mission to educate, empower, strengthen, nurture and assist individuals and families who seek shelter, food and other basic necessities so they may build on their strengths and experience their own potential as independent members of society.

PLYMOUTH AREA COALITION FOR THE HOMELESS
149 Bishops Hwy
KINGSTON, Massachusetts 02364-2013
United States
Phone 781-582-2010
Unique Identifier 042901176