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The Shelter
Safe Harbor operates a low-demand, emergency shelter providing for the needs of homeless men and women who,
because of addictions or mental health issues, do not qualify for other shelter programs operating in the area.
We are willing to serve those with no place else to turn while maintaining a level of expectations that seeks
to build self esteem and empower individuals most in need.
The shelter is designed to sleep 20 men and 4 women dormitory style with separate shower and bathroom facilities.
Residents are given a nutritious evening meal and morning breakfast everyday. The shelter also has laundry facilities
and provides clothing, personal care and other items to help residents maintain their personal hygiene.
As a volunteer driven organization, Safe Harbor uses both experienced volunteers and professional staff to run the shelter.
Over 50% of total staffing coming from volunteers. In addition, over 80% of the evening meals are donated by individuals,
businesses, church groups or other organizations which helps to keep operating costs down.
New and returning residents receive an intake interview designed to identify immediate needs,
understand their history and begin the process of their recovery. The shelter rules are also reviewed at this
time to ensure residents understand that proper conduct is expected at all times. An action plan is developed
for each resident and reviewed weekly by the Shelter Review Committee to ensure each resident's goals and needs
are being met. Working in concert with various referral agencies, these plans are designed to help residents achieve
greater self-esteem, a higher level of independence and more stability. In addition, various activities are scheduled
throughout the week to help residents deal with issues such as drug and alcohol addiction, life skills, budgeting and employment.
Safe Harbor also operates a Community Hot Lunch Program that is open weekdays to all low income men, women and children
in the West Chester area. This meal is all too often the only nutritious food many people receive on a daily basis.
This program also serves as an entry point to the shelter for individuals and provides a means of supporting past
residents who have moved on to independent housing.
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Safe Harbor of Greater West Chester
20 North Matlack Street
West Chester, PA 19380
610-692-6550
Shelter@SafeHarborofGWC.Org
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©2009 Safe Harbor of Greater West Chester
©2009 All photographs by Daniel Williams Photography, LLC. All Rights Reserved. Unlawful to Reproduce
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