Services
Emergency Shelter
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The emergency shelter program is a fourteen (14) bed unit with the capacity to house up to four (4) families for 30 days. This program provides shelter and food for families while addressing the root cause(s) of each families housing crisis through case management services.
The rational of the emergency shelter program is if residents are given 30 days of a respite during a time of chaos and crisis they can then regroup and take the initial steps towards self-sufficiency. The structure and support this program affords each family the opportunity to evaluate their situation, develop an Individual Monthly Plan with a case manager, and take the necessary steps towards self-sufficiency.
The emergency shelter program also allows staff to assess the willingness of participants to obtain permanent housing through self-sufficiency. Participants who demonstrate a willingness and ability to become self-sufficient are encouraged to apply for the second step or transitional housing programs.
Domestic Violence Support Group
Emmaus House offers a domestic violence support group. Some of the women who participate in Emmaus House homeless program have to address housing barriers associated with being subjected to domestic violence. The domestic violence support group is open to women throughout the New Castle County area at large experiencing or who have experienced domestic violence.
Brown Bag Club
Emmaus House, in conjunction with the Delaware Food Bank, also provides a valuable service to low income families in New Castle County through the Brown Bag Club. The Brown Bag Club is a monthly food closet program that offsets the cost of food for 10 low-income families.
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