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Community Shelters | The Salvation Army - Saint Joseph - Emergency Family Center

Emergency shelter for low income homeless families with children. Three meals daily, laundry facilities, life skills classes, referrals, etc. Pastoral counseling and spiritual programs available. Participants are required to work towards housing goals to obtain permanent and stable housing upon their discharge from shelter. Participants have access to Strength-Based Case Management, Pastoral Care, and Life Skills Classes. No criminal activity, smoking or alcohol is allowed on the premises.

Physical Address

618 S 6th, Saint Joseph, MO 64502

Hours

24/7

Voice

816-279-2101

Main Phone

Application process

Eligibility assessments are conducted at The Community Center at 602 Messanie prior to intake/admission.

Fee

Fee scale per client's entry status

Eligibility

Homeless families with children. Income guidelines. Zero tolerance for active alcohol or drug use. Must meet HUD definition of homelessness with 3rd party verification (preferred) or self certification of 'literal homeless' status. Participants must demonstrate a lack of adequate resources for alternative housing options. Those on the sex offender registry are disqualified.

Languages

N/A

Service area

Buchanan County

Agency info

SALVATION ARMY SAINT JOSEPH MISSOURI

Assists people in crisis situations, and provides children's activities.

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