About Us
The Shelter's Mission:
The mission of the HCSC, is to provide a safe, seasonal shelter to woman, children and families. A secondary mission is to provide support through case management and collaboration with area agencies to develop self-sufficiency for homeless residents.
The Shelter has been extremely successful in assisting over 80% of their homeless residents in obtaining either transitional or permanent housing. The Shelter has been in operation for over a decade in response to the challenge of full-time area shelters filling to capacity. The Shelter currently consists of more than 50 committed volunteers and 5 staff members.
History and Background
The Homeless Center for Strafford County (HCSC) is a volunteer based 501(c)(3) organization providing services for homeless women and families during the winter months.
The Strafford County Emergency Shelter Coalition was formed in 1998 by a group of committed citizens who recognized the desperate need for family shelter during the coldest months in New Hampshire. During the first three years of its humble beginnings, the shelter was located in the Salvation Army gymnasium in Rochester, NH and operated as an overnight shelter. In the summer of 2001, Waste Management of NH donated the use of a 6-bedroom residential home. Through strong community support, and generous volunteerism, the shelter is proud to have served hundreds of homeless families in the Strafford County area.
The mission of the HCSC, is to provide a safe, seasonal shelter to woman, children and families. A secondary mission is to provide support through case management and collaboration with area agencies to develop self-sufficiency for homeless residents.
The Shelter has been extremely successful in assisting over 80% of their homeless residents in obtaining either transitional or permanent housing. The Shelter has been in operation for over a decade in response to the challenge of full-time area shelters filling to capacity. The Shelter currently consists of more than 50 committed volunteers and 5 staff members.
History and Background
The Homeless Center for Strafford County (HCSC) is a volunteer based 501(c)(3) organization providing services for homeless women and families during the winter months.
The Strafford County Emergency Shelter Coalition was formed in 1998 by a group of committed citizens who recognized the desperate need for family shelter during the coldest months in New Hampshire. During the first three years of its humble beginnings, the shelter was located in the Salvation Army gymnasium in Rochester, NH and operated as an overnight shelter. In the summer of 2001, Waste Management of NH donated the use of a 6-bedroom residential home. Through strong community support, and generous volunteerism, the shelter is proud to have served hundreds of homeless families in the Strafford County area.
How To Help
There are many ways that people and organizations can support The Shelter and its mission to help homeless families achieve independence and self-sufficiency. Whether you make a financial donation online, by mail, or by donating your time, we appreciate your support. The following pages contain information on how to make different types of donations. Click here to make a secure online donation.
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 VolunteerVolunteers are the backbone of The Shelter. They make The Shelter's mission possible. Would you consider volunteering?
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If you have questions, please do not hesitate to call Susan Ford, Executive Director at 603-332-3065. The Shelter is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt charitable organization. Federal Tax I.D. number: 02-0519859. All donations are tax deductible.
