Our Programs
There are many factors to account for why someone becomes homeless: death of a companion, loss of employment and income, catastrophic illness, domestic violence, substance abuse; but whatever the reason or circumstance, no one intends or plans to become homeless. For the most part, it happens even when we are careful to follow the route we have charted for ourselves. And in the last 10 years, the fastest growing segment of homeless, both nationally and locally, are single parent families headed by women.
Our clients enter our door through one of two housing programs. Each client receives services and guidance in addition to a place to call home if only for awhile.
Hope Supply Co. – provides a resource for free diapers, toys, clothing and other basic items for children. Captain Hope’s Kids also coordinates several special events during the course of the year. More than Conquerors – Mr. Woodard and his church friends congregate at our home once a month to prepare a homemade breakfast for our families. Our families look forward to sharing friendship, fellowship and a great spread! Parkland HOMES – With a great working relationship with staff members from Parkland HOMES, our clients participate in a mental health group session on a weekly basis on our premises. From this experience, families can request services on a more personal basis for themselves and their family. Parkland HOMES’ med van is also accessible to our clients for medical services including annual shots for school age children. North Texas Food Bank – as a member, we can order food for our food pantry. Our food pantry is available for our current and former clients. Rainbow Days – designated staff members work with the children at our facilities teaching life skills to overcome adversity and build self-esteem. Rainbow Days curriculum focuses on the challenges and obstacles that homeless children experience and gives them hope for a brighter future. Vogel Alcove – provides free day care services for children under the age of 5 and supportive services for the families involved. Vogel Alcove offers parenting skills and assistance in developmental issues so that a child will be ready for school! Shared Housing programs include:Homeshare & Homeshare CARE programs – provides housing solutions for individuals who have housing with individuals in need of housing. Learn more Group Residence Shelter– provides temporary supportive housing for homeless single parents mothers with children and older adults (age 50+). Learn more Coming soon! Green Haus Community – 24 unit new construction with “green design” The community will provide permanent supportive housing as well as temporary housing with a focus on homeless families and single older adults. Learn more |
Shared Housing Mission:Shared Housing Center was created in 1984 to provide and facilitate affordable housing options. Our mission has been to offer housing options and supportive services that foster independence, empowerment, and self-worth and to serve a multicultural, intergenerational population.
Applications for Homeshare, Group Residence and volunteering are at the bottom of this page. Please connect with us: Upcoming Events
School is Cool Saturday, August 22, 2020 11:00am - 1:00pm ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Camp Gingerbread NorthPark Center Saturday and Sunday December 5 & 6, 2020 10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Holiday Hero Party Saturday, December 19, 2020 11:00am - 1:00pm |