A significant need to enhance the care of those residing at JIS is creating a separate space for families. Currently single men, single women as well as parents with their children all reside under one roof. The needs of a single mom with three small children, an elderly veteran with mobility concerns and a younger individual working on substance use recovery vary greatly. The family shelter will increase the safety and support we can offer to families by providing a separate space for them to work toward their unique goals. Additionally, this will free up beds at the current shelter to allow additional space for single women in need of emergency shelter to find stability and wrap around support.
