Program areas at Amos House
Training programs: Amos House is opportunity, a second chance, a new beginning, hope and opportunity through our culinary arts and carpentry/weatherization training programs, literacy classes, financial opportunity center, and commercial drivers license (cdl) training. We help men and women gain the skills they need to succeed in today's workplace. Our programs provide a unique atmosphere and community in which people can receive national certifications, hands-on experience and job placement assistance.
Soup kitchen; the soup kitchen is the point of entry for all of our services and the foundation upon which Amos House is built. We are truly a lifeline to hundreds of men and women who turn to us each day, for a meal, a smile, a chance to change their lives. Since 1976, Amos House has offered breakfast and lunch six days a week to men, women and children who are homeless or struggling to make ends meet.
Social services program: emergency assistance- each day men, women and children walk in to social services looking for assistance with basic needs. We fill much needed prescriptions for those who cannot afford co pays, make payments on utility bills to help families keep the heat on, assist with birth certificates and state identification that will allow a child to start school or an unemployed adult apply for a job, and, on some occasions, help a grieving relative bury a family member. Whatever the need may be, Amos House provides support with respect and without judgment.shelter housing- as the state's only recovery-based shelter for those who are homeless and in need of addiction support and treatment, we fill a vital role. Individuals come to Amos House broken. While here, they regain their dignity and integrity.permanent supportive housing- Amos House has grown to become a leader in providing sustainable, supportive, affordable housing in rhode island. We offer housing for individuals and families, from group housing to individual apartments.reunification programs-reunification programs at Amos House include both a mother-child reunification and a fatherhood program. Together they offer supportive housing, advocacy, and stable home environments for approximately 25 parents and 42 children each year.
Other programs include rooming houses, shelters, apartment programs, and Amos House works.