project
HOPE
FOR THE HOMELESS

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.

Emergency
Having a roof over one's head can't always be taken for granted. Project Hope for the Homeless is a temporary emergency shelter serving men, women and families who find themselves without a roof and homeless in Lake County.

Referrals are made through local social service agencies, churches and police departments. Currently overnight shelter is available November through April
from 8 PM - 8 AM.

Services

• Daytime advocate and support for shelter guests by Project Hope staff.
• Evening needs assessments, goal plans, and referrals by Project Hope staff.
• Mental health outreach by Pathways and Neighboring staff.
• Substance Abuse Prevention by Lake-Geauga Center for Alcohol & Drug Abuse.
• Survival Skills Workshops presented by Lakeland Women's Center
• Bible Study led by Project Hope volunteers.
• One professional and two volunteers are on site from 8 PM until 8 AM. In addition, an assistant works 8-11 PM.

Shelter
Guests are greeted when the doors open at 8:30 PM by volunteers and professional staff and offered a hot meal and shower.

New guests are interviewed, assigned primary social worker, and with the skilled guidance of the social worker, complete needs assessment and develop a goal plan. Social workers follow up on the goal plans of all shelter guests on a weekly basis.

On many evenings, support groups are offered for self esteem and drug and alcohol prevention. Bible study is also available. Evening devotions are held with interested guests. A member of either the professional or volunteer staff remains awake and monitors the site at all times. Coffee, juice, and a light snack is offered the next morning and guests help clean up before leaving the shelter at 7:30 AM.

Hotel accommodations may be arranged for persons who are pregnant, have small children, work a third shift job or have serious illness.

Assistance with security deposits for housing may also be available to eligible persons.

Arrangements
Referrals can be made by local social service agencies, churches, and police departments. Walk-ins cannot be accepted

Call United Way LINK Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:45 PM at 440-352-LINK or 800-394-4598.

Support
You or your group can support the ministry of Project Hope through your prayers, serving as a volunteer or financial contributions.

Volunteer orientation sessions are held on a regular basis. Service opportunities include providing meals, doing laundry, leading Bible study and devotions and providing overnight assistance to our professional staff.

Financial donations are always welcome. In addition, Project Hope also maintains a wish list of needed items. Call 440-354-6417 to obtain a copy.

Ecumenical
Project Hope is a truly ecumenical ministry, supported by over 65 diverse churches in Lake, Geauga, Ashtabula and Cuyahoga counties. We do not promote any specific denomination. Nor is it required that our shelter guests or volunteers belong to a church. We simply share the love of Jesus Christ with shelter guests. Worship, devotions, and Bible studies offered are all non-denominational.

PROJECT HOPE 
FOR THE HOMELESS
25 FREEDOM RD.,
 P.O. BOX 2035
PAINESVILLE, OHIO 44077
(440) 354-6417