This facility provides shelter to runaway teens, most of whom are fleeing abusive families. Teens are welcomed with shelter, food, clothing, mental health care, counseling and education. The program includes a drop-in center and an outreach component, reaching at least 3,000 adolescents each year, with services focused on emotional healing, growth and empowerment. Substance abuse treatment and recovery, great food and toiletries, gang prevention and intervention, tutoring, art, dance and music instruction are central program services.
I know, because when I was 15 years old- I found myself here. This is the only shelter I've ever been to, but I can honestly say that the people here are very supportive, the place is clean, the food is exceptional (just like home), and the counseling services provided are extremely helpful. There were teens that were dealing with family abuse, prostitution, child trafficking, & drug abuse. The only negative thing is the schooling that is provided- It lacked a good teacher.
Nevertheless, if you want to donate to a shelter- this is the one! Thank god, I cleaned up my act & was reunited with my family. I am in great debt to this place. read more