Program areas at Star of Hope Mission
The Star of Hope doris & carloss morris men's development center (mdc) is a 328 bed facility which provides 24/7 emergency shelter and life-recovery programs to homeless men at various stages of self-sufficiency. Men who often have a long history of homelessness and substance abuse are helped to stabilize, overcome dependencies, find employment and move towards a successful and independent life. Due to continued covid considerations the shelter operated under capacity during 2022. Throughout 2022, mdc served 983 men, providing 61,808 nights of lodging and 215,589 meals. In addition, the workforce development team assisted 69 men in finding employment in 2022.
Star of Hope's extended services program provides a wide array of services extending beyond our facilities. With programs to help formerly homeless families and individuals recover after a period of homelessness, an outreach effort to the unsheltered homeless on the street, and a variety of community outreach events and case management, Star of Hope serves an entire spectrum of homeless, near-homeless and formerly homeless through this outreach. There were 8,295 encounters with individuals living on the streets of houston which included distributing 15,666 bottles of water and 9,770 hygiene kits/care packs. Our outreach staff helped 31 homeless individuals obtain permanent supportive housing.
Services provided at the women & family development center at cornerstone community (wfdc) include a medical clinic, a state-licensed daycare and pre-school, a teen program focusing on education and healthy living patterns and transition to college, a computer learning center, work force development and education to help set and achieve employment goals and independent living and referrals and assistance to secure permanent housing. Particular attention is given to providing stability to homeless children, including enrolling them in public schools and providing volunteer tutors to help them regain lost ground. Throughout 2022, wfdc served 902 adults and 703 children, providing 98,495 nights of lodging and 208,524 meals. In addition, the workforce development team assisted 49 individuals in finding employment in 2022.
Star of Hope Mission leases a building to the city of houston. The city operates a sobriety center from that facility and pays monthly rent as well as reimbursement to soh for certain operating expenses as detailed in the lease agreement.