SHELTER OF FLINT INC
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Mission Statement
Integrating programs and services with safe, affordable housing to help low income and homeless individuals and families achieve independence and stability.
About This Cause
Shelter of Flint’s emergency shelter houses up to 70 people each night. Although emergency shelter is a vital band-aid to an immediate problem, it is not a permanent solution. Our emergency shelter program is truly that – a program. We are not simply sheltering people for a single night to have them return to the streets the next day. An individual or family that comes to our emergency shelter stays for up to 30 days. Throughout that stay, we work with them to resolve the issues that brought about their homelessness, and help them move to the next step on the housing continuum. Our emergency shelter serves the individuals and families in our community, including women, male and female single parents, and two parent households who experience a wide range of homelessness-contributing circumstances. Permanent Supportive Housing provides affordable housing coupled with supportive services to our homeless clients with emotional, mental or physical disabilities. All Permanent Supportive Housing clients are provided with affordable rents, case management, life skills workshops and other programs that improve quality of life. As Shelter of Flint assists each client with developing a long-range plan toward permanent stability, we take into account the need to that address safe, affordable housing, employment, education and training, health care, counseling and treatment, and the safety and well-being of their children. Each family or individual has a case manager who cares about them, and take a personal interest in helping them succeed. In addition to working on specific, immediate needs, the case manager also helps with assessment and referrals, life skills development, and connections to community resources. The Homeless Outreach Program serves a vital role in our community as a point of entry into homeless services for the citizens of Genesee County. The program provides: homeless verification through street outreach for housing programs; wrap around services, partnering with other community agencies to serve clients; intake for clients for Continuum of Care programs; and information and referral leading to human services available in Genesee County. This program also provides transportation for consumers seeking employment, applying for public benefits, and locating housing in all Continuum of Care programs. Nearly 60% of those who stay with us are children under the age of ten. These special shelter residents are often too young to understand why they are with us, but they are old enough to be scared, worried, and unsure about their future. Caterpillar Clubhouse seeks to provide these children with the tools they need to be successful, both educationally and socially. During the school year, daily activities place a strong emphasis on homework and tutoring. A sampling of ongoing programming topics includes: Music – Monthly music workshop with Rock Star Academy Building – Partnering with local Home Depot and Lowe’s stores to provide wood working and painting activities Photography – Capturing images and displaying photographs around the shelter Arts & Crafts – Painting, ceramics, jewelry, and shadow techniques Fitness – Balance, dance, hula hoops, jump rope, backyard activities, and more Cooking & Nutrition – Following recipes, kitchen safety, table etiquette, and nutrition and reading labels Personal Care – Health and hygiene topics Smart Money for Teens – Bank accounts, check writing, and balancing a checkbook To meet the social and emotional needs of the children in our care, workshops will be interspersed with guided support groups. Activities in this group time may include: Snack and Chat – An opportunity for children to participate in a guided discussion around topics such as their hopes and dreams. Teen Time – It’s tricky to be a teenager at the shelter. This time would allow them the space to relax and have fun with board games, and just be teens! Storytelling – Kids learn storytelling skills to create their own story, or re-tell a favorite bedtime book. Family Fun Night – Weekly, family-friendly entertainment and activities to allow families to relax together.