Program areas at Path of Life Ministries
Community shelter: this shelter is a 60 -90 day program that serves adults 18 and older by providing temporary housing along with assistance in obtaining important documents, job readiness, meals, showers, hygiene supplies and other necessary supportive services. This program provides 90 beds for eligible men and women with separate dormitories for each gender. 804 served; 741 exited 27,804 bed nights (2,317 bed nights per month average) 85% bed utilizationaverage length of stay 35 days21 veterans served234 (29%) chronic homeless 315 (39%) mental health disorderconnected with mainstream benefits at exit 697 (94%)income at exit 248 (33%)employment income at exit 69 (9%)other income at exit 179 (24%)increased employment at exit 19 (3%)increased income at exit 29 (4%)interim housing at exit 79 (11%)permanent housing at exit 38 (5%)total exits to housing 117 (16%)
Permanent supportive housing program: this program provides continuous rental assistance and case management for chronically homeless individuals and their families, utilizing a housing first model with extremely low barriers for placement into housing with the support of housing navigators. Clients were provided with rental assistance, case management, Life skills, transportation assistance, utility deposits and assistance, moving assistance, groceries, and childcare. 92 households, 157 individuals served; 36 children served (23%)92% retention rate in permanent supportive housing
Family shelter: this 60-90 day program is offered to parents and couples with children. It offers a safe haven to help families move toward self-reliance. It is a dormitory setting with 46 beds as well as cribs. Clients are provided with Life skills, workshops, meals, showers, and laundry facilities. Case managers help families to establish a housing plan with goals. During their stay, they also assist with finding housing, employment, and rental assistance.101 households, 285 individuals served; 161 children (0-17 years of age) (56%) 92 households, 239 individuals exited; 239 children; 148 children (0-17 years of age) (62%)15,459 bed nights (1,288 per month average) 92% bed utilizationaverage length of stay 56 days7 (6%) chronic homeless 15 (5%) mental health disorderconnected with mainstream benefits at exit - 91 (100%)income at exit 66 (73%)employment income at exit 22 (24%)other income at exit - 44 (48%)increased income at exit 9 (10%)increased employment at exit 6 (5%)interim housing at exit 89 (37%)permanent housing at exit 62 individuals (26%)total exits to housing - 151 individuals (63%)
Rapid re-housing program: this program provides rental assistance to homeless families with children. Assistance is provided from three and up to twenty-four months with a step-down calculation based on the client's income. Clients were provided with rental assistance, case management, Life skills, transportation assistance, utility deposits and assistance, moving assistance, groceries, and childcare employment program. This program is a vital part of the comprehensive continuum of care offered by polm providing access to one of the most empowering assets homeless individuals need to obtain and maintain housing and thrive in Life. The program offers employment readiness, peer support and full-time job placements.esg rrh* 6 households, 19 served; 7 children served (37%) 19 individuals (100%) exited to permanent housing rcc rapid rehousing 40 individuals enrolled; 25 (62%) individuals housed; 15 individuals exited13 individuals (87%) exited to permanent housing
Jurupa valley crisis stabilization housing (csh) units: this program provides temporary housing (60-90 days) for homeless individuals and families from jurupa valley.11 households, 15 individuals served, 15 individuals exited1,095 bed nightsaverage length of stay 64 dayspermanent housing at exit 5 households, 9 individuals (60%)
Street outreach: this program provides street outreach in jurupa valley, banning and beaumont and the city of riverside. Polm street outreach teams make contact with homeless individuals and families on the streets. Polm provides information, resource referrals, water, snacks, and transportation to the community shelter and other mainstream benefits.jurupa street outreach 963 contacts, 86 individuals engaged/accepted services; 46 street exitsesg cv street outreach 3,687 contacts; 146 individuals engaged/accepted services; 33 street exitssarb outreach 60 contacts, 10 enrolled, 3 permanent housing placements (*began feb 23)rusd outreach 33 contacts, 9 engaged, 1 permanent housinglynch outreach 7 contacts, 1 engaged, 1 street exit, 1 interim housing placement
Cv19 rental assistance: this program offered rental assistance to low-income individuals and families in jurupa valley impacted by cv19.13 households, 28 individuals assisted*project ended december 2022
Emergency cold weather shelter (ecws): this 40 bed program is offered from jan-march each year for men and women. The ecws provides shelter, showers and three meals daily along with supportive services by request.133 served3,270 bed nights (1,090 per month average) 94% bed utilizationaverage length of stay 24 days2 veterans served26 (20%) chronic homeless 38 (29%) mental health disorder16 (12%) age 62 or older