SAMARITAN HOMELESS INTERIM PROGRAM
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Mission Statement
SHIP is a community based grassroots organization. We are primarily funded thru a broad spectrum of financial family members, faith communities, corporations, individuals, foundations, organizations, fundraisers, staff members, schools, and memorial donations. We also rely almost totally on the donation of commodities such as food, clothing, personal items, school supplies and the many other assorted in-kind donation necessary to meet the needs of those coming to us for assistance. SHIP, the Samaritan Homeless Interim Program, began operations on March 5, 1984 in response to the unheeded cry of the many women, children and men who are in desperate need of emergency housing and associated services. Our clients are the homeless, near-homeless, working poor families, and individuals in Somerset County Regions who are not able to obtain assistance from government or other private agencies, and are therefore denied an opportunity to receive the basic humane assistance they need and deserve. Clients coming to SHIP, in desperate need of help, include many that suffer from substance abuse dependency, HIV/AIDS, mental health issues, the homeless and near homeless working poor, hunger or isolation. Services tailored to each individual's need, and vary in duration according to each individual or families situation. We provide this unique population with critically needed emergency interim housing opportunities, interim counseling, and support services, that greatly enhancing their chances of regaining their self-sufficiency again. SHIP is dedicated to improving the quality of life for the poor. Clients are eligible to apply for all SHIP's Programs and Services. THERE ARE NO FEES CHARGED FOR SERVICES. SHIP is a registered charitable agency in the State of New Jersey and operates as a tax-exempt corporation within the scope of the Internal Revenue Code 501-C-3. SHIP services are primarily funded by donations received from area churches, groups, and individuals. SHIP does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, age, or handicapped status in employment or provision of services.
About This Cause
Services Provided by SHIP's Programs Safe Harbor-Port of Refuge Safe Harbor Overview Bill's Place Coffee Room Emergency Clothes Closet Emergency Housing/Shelter Program Housing/Shelter Home Locator Assistance Alcohol/Substance Abuse Interim Counseling Program Better Way Interim Counseling Services Self Help Fellowship Self Help Groups (AA) Anti-Hunger Programs Overview SHIP's Galley I & II (Soup Kitchen providing lunch M-F) SHIP's Mobile Soup Kitchen-Disaster Unit serving meals M-F and/or as needed responding to disasters and emergencies SHIP's Holiday Meals (Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas) Tic-Tock's Grove - summer picnics SHIP's Food Pantry (Emergency Subsistence Food) SHIP's Emergency Meal Vouchers SHIP's Brown Bag Lunches HIV/AIDS Testing Prevention & Education Program HIV Counseling and Testing Site SOS - Street Outreach Services Provision of Emergency Subsistence Commodities Supplies (Clothing, Under-ware, Sox, Coats, Blankets, Personal Items, Bed Rolls etc.) Annual Client Christmas Gift Distribution Client Christmas Gift Distribution Client Christmas Needs List In Times of Disaster SHIP -At the World Trade Center SHIP - During Hurricanes Floyd, Irene & Sandy and on standby for next time SHIP's Eve Clinic Free Eye examinations & Referrals for RX glasses as indicated