Homeless Services

Providing Safety and Warmth for Families During Their Time of Need

 

The Salvation Army is here to serve those in need. During the pandemic, we were declared an Essential Community Resource, during the Stay-At-Home decision for the City of Wichita and Sedgwick County. Our Emergency Housing remained in operation. 

Not only do we provide basic needs such as food, clothing, and care, but we strive to have activities daily for residents and their families. Any donation of games (with plastic pieces), coloring books, crayons, family friendly movies. and other activities would be greatly appreciated. Activities enrich our residents, helps regain confidence, establishes new focus, perspective, positive goals and relationships. 

TO SIMPLY STATE OUR MISSION

The Salvation Army Homeless Services in Wichita is dedicated to ending homelessness among families with children and single women.

Homeless Service residents are single women and families with children who are working with Salvation Army staff toward financial independence, family stability, employment and permanent housing.  All participants are treated with respect and without discrimination. Every effort is made to empower them to reach their personal goals. Providing free help and guidance in a safe place for women and families with children.

We are dedicated to providing refuge for homeless families and individuals through a wide array of programs. We assist those on fixed incomes, those struggling to rise above the poverty line, and those fighting to give their children a safe place to call home.

Our Transitional Housing Program helps families and single women who may have experienced a recent eviction, domestic breakup, or other housing crisis. Clients receive individualized case management to help address challenges that caused them to become homeless while working towards stability and permanent housing. 

Our Rapid Rehousing Program supports individuals and families with rental assistance on a graduated level, decreasing each month while they gain financial stability. We help with food, utilities, education costs, case management, and connecting participants with community resources to promote long-term stability.

Both programs provide individualized case management to help families address challenges that cause them to become homeless while working towards permanent housing. We provide individuals with food and lodging while equipping them with the resources and support needed to regain stability. 

“For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in…” Matthew 25:35

 

How You Can Help 

We are looking for volunteers to serve these families.

• Bring your family
• Get a group of co-workers together
• Schedule a service project for your church small group

AVAILABLE VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

ONGOING

• Transport clients for case plan activities, such as job interviews, doctor appointments.
• Schedule “Story Hour” and read to children (and their parents!)
• Grow and cultivate a garden (flower and/or vegetable) with residents

OCCASIONAL 

• Conduct lessons on landlord/tenant rights
• Throw a holiday-related party for residents
• Decorate the facility for a holiday
• Assist with moving when resident is transitioning into permanent housing
• Prepare meals, snacks and dessert for residents
• Work with adult residents on interviewing skills, resume development and appropriate interview attire
• Teach computer skills to assist residents in job search activities

CLICK HERE TO VIEW ALL VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES.

 

DONATE

Making a monetary contribution helps us sustain our homeless services. Help support a night, a week or month for a safe place for a child or family in crisis. Checks should be made out to The Salvation Army at 350 N Market, Wichita, KS 67202, or CLICK HERE TO MAKE A DONATION easily and securely online.