Responding to
the human hurts
and hopes of persons
in Lake County
who are homeless by providing emergency shelter, care and guidance, in
the name and for
the sake of
Jesus Christ
Restoring Hope....Renewing
Lives
Having a roof over
one’s head can’t always be taken for
granted. Project Hope for the Homeless is a faith-based temporary
emergency shelter for men, women and families in Lake County. Homelessness is a devastating experience that disrupts every aspect of one’s life. A stay at Project Hope can change lives in a dramatic way by restoring hope in an environment of Christian love. There is never a charge for staying at Project Hope.
Emergency Shelter
Guests are greeted at 7:30 p.m. by volunteers and professional staff. Each person entering our facility must be checked in by Security. Guests are offered a hot meal and a shower. New guests are interviewed by a social worker, complete a needs assessment and develop a goal plan. Social workers follow up on the goal plans of all guests on a weekly basis.
A member of either the professional or volunteer staff remains awake and monitors the site at all times. Coffee, juice, and a light snack are offered the next morning. Guests help clean up before leaving the shelter at 6:30 a.m.
Guests may remain in our program up to 90 days if they are working towards self sufficiency. Over 50% of our shelter guests successfully transition to other programs or permanent housing upon discharge.
Project Hope offers:
- Evening needs assessments, goal plans, and referrals
- Daytime advocacy, support groups, and aftercare
- Security deposits
- Mental health outreach
- Substance abuse prevention
- Survival skills workshops (budgeting, employment, life skills)
- Blood pressure checks, physical exams, nutrition and stress manangement workshops
- Bible study, testimonials, prayer, and praise music
- Pastoral guidance and support by the Freedom Chaplains, a dedicated group of local pastors
Project Hope is supported by over 65 diverse churches in Lake, Geauga, Ashtabula and Cuyahoga counties. We do not promote any specific denomination. We simply share the love of our Lord Jesus Christ. Devotions, worship, and Bible study are all non-denominational.
How You Can Help
~ Give ~
For the past 11 years Project Hope has operated only during the winter months. We are committed to expanding the operation of our shelter to 12 months. We must raise $430,000 this year to provide these services.
$1,000 provides shelter & guidance to one individual for one month.
$ 500 makes it possible to shelter & encourage one individual for two weeks.
$ 100 shelters & cares for a family of four for one night.
$ 50 provides a mother and child with shelter, food, & services for one night.
Project Hope also maintains a wish list of needed items. Call us at (440) 354-6417 to obtain a copy.
~ Pray ~
- Keep our guests, staff, and volunteers in your prayers.
- Pray for divine guidance in our ministry and the effectiveness of our programs.
- Provide a meal.
- Launder linens.
- Lead Bible study, worship, and devotions.
- Perform facility maintenance.
- Preparing mailings.
- Plan and prepare special events.
- Provide overnight assistance to our professional staff.
Ecumenical Shelter Network of Lake County Inc.
Project Hope for the Homeless
P.O. Box 2035
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 354-6417
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