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Causes: Crime & Law, Domestic Violence, Homeless & Housing, Human Services, Spouse Abuse Prevention, Temporary Housing, Thrift Shops, Victims Services
Mission: When life hurts we help by offering immediate, compassionate support without judgment; providing safety, shelter and hope; feeding the hungry; and keeping families in their homes.
Programs: The harbor house - the harbor house provides services to victims of crime, especially those who have been victimized by domestic violence and sexual assault. The harbor house is staffed 24/7, and provides secure, safe shelter for emergency situations. The harbor house program offers a full range of support services, including case management, victim advocacy, assistance in obtaining court orders of protection, food, child care, transportation, referral, support groups, licensed professional counseling, job counseling and life skills education.
family community services and transitional housing - assist families in crisis or needful situations. Services include direct financial assistance in order to prevent homelessness and includes operation of an emergency food pantry. The transitional housing program offers a full range of support services, including food, child care, transportation, referral, support groups, licensed professional counseling, job counseling and life skills education.
thrift store - the thrift store sells donated clothing, furniture and various household items at a discounted price to low-income residents. The store provides the community with a place to give. Vouchers are given monthly to low-income residents in the community.