Causes: Homeless & Housing, Homeless Centers, Homeless Shelters, Human Services, Mental Health, Substance Abuse Treatment
Mission: Star of Hope is a Christ-centered community dedicated to meeting the needs of homeless men, women and their children. Positive life changes are encouraged through structured programs which focus on spiritual growth, education, employment, life management and recovery from substance abuse.
Programs: The star of hope doris & carloss morris men's development center (mdc) is a 328 bed facility which provides 24/7 emergency shelter and life-recovery programs to homeless men at various stages of self sufficiency. The shelter operated at 95-100 percent of bed capacity throughout 2014 and accommodated up to 60 overflow guests by providing floor mats (especially during extreme weather conditions). Throughout 2014, mdc served 3,121 men, providing 123,027 nights of lodging and 270,493 meals. Star of hope also operates an outreach van which provides water, referrals and other star of hope services to individuals who choose not to come into the shelter.
the star of hope women & family emergency shelter (w&f) is a 296 bed facility which provides emergency shelter, services and programs leading to stability for homeless women and families in crisis. The shelter operated at or above capacity throughout 2014, sleeping as many as 90 on a given night on overflow floor mats. W&f services also include a medical clinic, a licensed daycare and pre-school, a teen activity program, a computer learning center and referrals for longer term housing. Particular attention is given to providing stability to homeless children, including enrolling them in public schools and providing volunteer tutors to help them regain lost ground. Throughout 2014, w&f served 2,251 adults and 1,465 children, providing 126,672 nights of lodging and 208,357 meals.
the star of hope randy and kathy tabor transitional living center (tlc) can house up to 69 families with children and up to 45 single women. The time frame of their stay ranges in duration from 18-24 months during which residents pursue a self-supporting life through various life skills classes, job assistance and substance abuse recovery programs. During the year, 160 clients graduated from these programs and 73 found employment. During 2014, tlc was "home" to 248 adults and 284 children, providing 73,066 nights of lodging in private rooms and 126,338 meals.
Mission: Star of Hope is a Christ-centered community dedicated to meeting the needs of homeless men, women and their children. Positive life changes are encouraged through structured programs which focus on spiritual growth, education, employment, life management and recovery from substance abuse.
Programs: The star of hope doris & carloss morris men's development center (mdc) is a 328 bed facility which provides 24/7 emergency shelter and life-recovery programs to homeless men at various stages of self sufficiency. The shelter operated at 95-100 percent of bed capacity throughout 2014 and accommodated up to 60 overflow guests by providing floor mats (especially during extreme weather conditions). Throughout 2014, mdc served 3,121 men, providing 123,027 nights of lodging and 270,493 meals. Star of hope also operates an outreach van which provides water, referrals and other star of hope services to individuals who choose not to come into the shelter.
the star of hope women & family emergency shelter (w&f) is a 296 bed facility which provides emergency shelter, services and programs leading to stability for homeless women and families in crisis. The shelter operated at or above capacity throughout 2014, sleeping as many as 90 on a given night on overflow floor mats. W&f services also include a medical clinic, a licensed daycare and pre-school, a teen activity program, a computer learning center and referrals for longer term housing. Particular attention is given to providing stability to homeless children, including enrolling them in public schools and providing volunteer tutors to help them regain lost ground. Throughout 2014, w&f served 2,251 adults and 1,465 children, providing 126,672 nights of lodging and 208,357 meals.
the star of hope randy and kathy tabor transitional living center (tlc) can house up to 69 families with children and up to 45 single women. The time frame of their stay ranges in duration from 18-24 months during which residents pursue a self-supporting life through various life skills classes, job assistance and substance abuse recovery programs. During the year, 160 clients graduated from these programs and 73 found employment. During 2014, tlc was "home" to 248 adults and 284 children, providing 73,066 nights of lodging in private rooms and 126,338 meals.
PO Box 4052 6897 Ardmore, Houston, TX 77054
713-440-5337
Homeless & Housing
Houston
