I have been a part of the Gilroy Compassion Center since the beginning. We began this organization to fill a gap in services and advocacy in South Santa Clara County. Although there were other agencies providing services, none were focused specifically on the homeless. In December 2011, the Gilroy Compassion Center opened the doors to the only drop-in, one-stop day center for the homeless in our area. It is more than an open door for services -- it is a place to know that you belong. Run almost entirely buy volunteers, the Gilroy Compassion Center provides basic needs of daily living, connections to other resources, and opportunities to participate and be a part of the community.
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- EIN 45-2189365
- (408) 763-7120
- Po Box 233 Gilroy CA 95021 USA
- http://www.gilroycompassioncenter.org
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Homeless & Housing, Homeless Centers, Human Services
Mission: The gilroy compassion center is a pathway to stability that maintains self-respect and recognizes the dignity of each human being. It's mission is to provide access to the services homeless people need to survive, become stable, and achieve self-sufficient lives. The gilroy compassion center's goals and objectives are:provide a shelter in south county that is safe, clean and respectful of both clients and the community;provide basic needs such as bathrooms, showers, laundry and food;provide a one-stop center with referrals and resources;develop an income-generating job-training program that will prepare people for employment and provide operating revenue for the center.
Programs: Provided supplies and food to the homeless and needy.