Our Programs

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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.

• Each client receives basic necessities — food, clothing and other necessities.
• We perform a needs assessment to assist our clients with their goals and objectives. Our unique Building Blocks program helps us to chart a specific course for everyone, designed to take full advantage of their distinctive talents and targeted to their self-defined ambitions.
• We offer an extensive program of counseling to address emotional and life skills challenges, job training and education to prepare them for rough times and tutoring and mentoring for the kids to ensure that the next generation can navigate life’s challenges.
• We also offer financial literacy, budgeting and savings and better parenting for the adults, building self-esteem and self-confidence for the kids — so that they can be assured of success as they get closer to the point of returning to a more stabile life.
• The final step is their graduation and recognition by themselves and those around them that they are truly fit for the journey ahead.

Shared Housing Center relies on collaborative partnerships to help our clients become self-sufficient and independent. The following list represents some of our key partnerships & friendships:

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:

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Upcoming Events

School is Cool
Saturday, August 22, 2020
11:00am - 1:00pm
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Camp Gingerbread
NorthPark Center
Saturday and Sunday
December 5 & 6, 2020
10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
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Holiday Hero Party
Saturday, December 19, 2020
11:00am - 1:00pm