DESCRIPTION
The Community of Hope Shelter is a 24/7 emergency shelter providing safe, dignified, trauma‑informed care for women and gender‑diverse people experiencing homelessness. More than a place to sleep, it offers warmth, nutritious meals, and wrap‑around support delivered with compassion and respect. During the day, guests can access programs focused on addressing barriers, building connections, and taking steps toward stability and housing. Many who come to us face complex challenges—including violence, criminalization, poverty, and health concerns. Community of Hope offers a lifeline in moments of crisis, helping people regain safety, rebuild trust, and move toward independence.
DETAILS
Affordability Framework
The Community of Hope Emergency Shelter operates under a no‑cost, barrier‑reduced affordability framework, meaning that all shelter services are provided free of charge to guests. As an emergency service, the shelter does not use Rent‑Geared‑to‑Income (RGI) or market‑based affordability models. Instead, we ensure full accessibility for women and gender‑diverse people experiencing homelessness by eliminating financial barriers entirely.
Target Completion Date
As soon as possible
Populations Served
Women in Need
Total Project Cost
$6,600,000
Total Units
96
Affordable Units
96
Populations Served - Notes
Women, girls, and gender-diverse people impacted by criminalization, poverty, homelessness, and systemic inequities
Project Funding
Funding Required
While we have all operational funds needed for our shelter in place, we are in need of funds to support our down payment to secure our property purchase. The amount currently needed is $2 million with $4 million in financing already secured.
Funds Raised
$1 million Vendor Take-Back loan secured, $3.2 million pending from a Social Enterprise Fund, $400k unrestricted funds.
Use of funds
Acquisition of a site to relocate the Community of Hope shelter.
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