Causes: Homeless & Housing, Homeless Shelters

Mission: To help children, individuals & families lead lives of stability, self-sufficiency & enhancement by providing emergency shelter for the homeless, homeless prevention programs & home visit programs for those in need.

Programs: Afirst (alliance families intact residing successfully together) program - intends to provide a 10-unit permanent supportive housing complex in stark county, ohio and to serve up to 48 formerly homeless families & individuals. The project will create a campus-like community that will take a holistic approach in its treatment to the children & families in a manner sensitive to the needs of those individuals & families. The goals of the program include providing medical attention, mental health counseling, job training, learning opportunities, and development experiences for these individuals & families.

transitional housing - helps participants obtain & remain in the housing while developing skills & increasing income in order to achieve greater levels of self-sufficiency. Persons who qualify for this program must be in danger of losing current housing, meet income guidelines, live in the area, be currently employed, and be willing to work toward self-sufficiency.

alliance emergency shelter - provides temporary housing to individuals & families who are homeless. The shelter has 9 secured units & 30 beds. Residents may stay for up to 90 days & are provided with basic services such as assisting with fundamental necessities, access to food & other facilities, use of phone services, and case management. Also, other services such as medical, dental, & employment services are provided.