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Organization Name Thomas House Shelter Organization Mission Thomas House’s mission is to provide a safe, supportive environment and resources necessaryfor homeless families with childrento remain together while empowering them to become independent and self sufficient. |
In addition to providing basic needs, Thomas House assists families in becoming self-sufficient by providing the following services:
- Case Management
- On-site Employment Counseling through: job search assistance, resume writing, application completion, interview preparation, computer training, and provisions for business apparel.
- Housing and Transportation Assistance
- Independent Living Skills Training.
- On-site Individual and Family Counseling
- After School Programs: homework (including school supplies) and arts and crafts for children.
- Off-site Child Care
- Former Residents Outreach Program
Thomas House Temporary Shelter has been supplying services to homeless families for 17 years, has expanded throughout that period and has continued to introduce new services to clients as funding permits. Thomas House has the experience, management, staff, volunteer network and community support necessary to continue operation of the shelter in the foreseeable future.
| Alarm Clocks | Laundry & Dish Soap | Paper towels |
| Backpacks | Medium and large diapers | Shampoo |
| Batteries | New toys for birthday gifts | Sheets & Towels |
| Cleaning Supplies | Non-perishable food items | Silverware (Flatware) |
| Deodorant | Small and large food storage bags | Smoke Detectors |
| Dishes | Pots and pans | Telephones |
| Flashlights | Paper towels | Toilet Paper |
| Gift Certificates: Target, Fast Food, Groceries, etc | New School supplies (pencils, pens, markers, paper, notebooks, etc) | Tupperware 13 Gallon Trash bags |
Sister Kathy Stein
P.O. Box 2737
Garden Grove, CA 92842
714-554-0357
Hotline for Homeless Families: 714-647-7534
thshelter@thomashouseshelter.org
