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Short-Term Programs

Waterfront Rescue Mission has a variety of specialized care services to support the unique needs of our guests.

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Short-Term Programs

Waterfront Rescue Mission has a variety of specialized care services to support the unique needs of our guests.

Veteran’s Care Services

The brave Americans in our military make unimaginable sacrifices to protect our freedoms. Military veterans account for 11 percent of the nation’s homeless population. At Waterfront, veterans account for 14 percent of those we serve.

In the Mission’s Veteran’s Care Program, hundreds of homeless veterans each year work with a representative from the local VA to secure eligible benefits such as pension, housing, and medical assistance.

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“The Mission welcomed me with open arms. They will give anybody a chance. If you are willing to do something with your life, they will keep you and help you. I’m so grateful to be off the streets. Now I don’t have to live out of a backpack. I can come home,” John said.

 

- JOHN, Army veteran struggling with chronic medical conditions and homelessness

Work Training Program

Through Waterfront’s Work Training Program, guests have the opportunity to work on our campus and assist with day-to-day operations such as laundry, cooking in our kitchen, housekeeping, and lawn care.
While participating in this program, they continue to have access to critical resources, including meals, clothing, non-emergency medical care, a warm bed, and showers. In some cases, we are also able to provide a pathway to earning a GED certificate. Our goal is to equip and empower these individuals for long-term success!
“I now have the confidence and the training for a job in the community,” Larry said. “Waterfront also helped me save money for a place of my own.”

 

- LARRY, a resident in our Work Training Program

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Working Homeless Program

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Waterfront assists individuals who have a job and are saving for a place to live by providing a dorm where they can stay while we help them create a budget and save money. Many of these individuals live in their cars, which is unsafe and presents numerous challenges. At Waterfront, they have a safe and comfortable place to stay, supported by a caring team who helps them find an affordable place to live while developing a plan for the future.

“Where would I be without Waterfront? On the streets or living in my car, trying to stay alive.”

 

-MIKE, who had a steady job at a warehouse but lost his apartment due to an unexpected rent increase

Help Us Serve Those in Need

Thanks to the support of our community, we can provide the services, encouragement, stability, and care our guests need to regain their footing, restore their self-respect, and achieve sustainable life change. Please consider making a donation and supporting our Mission.

If you or someone you know is in need of housing assistance, learn more about our homeless services. 

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