Every night, someone in our community faces the heart-wrenching reality of having nowhere to call home. At Nest Community Shelter, we offer more than just a roof—we provide hope, dignity, and a path forward, acting as a beacon lighting the way to a better and healthier future for our guests. As Giving Tuesday approaches, we want to share how your compassionate giving transforms lives and creates lasting change for our neighbors in need.
More Than Just Emergency Shelter
Behind every person who walks through our doors is a story—of struggle, of resilience, and hope. We welcome men, women, and mothers with children who need not just a safe haven but a chance to rebuild their lives. During the average 40-day stay, our dedicated team wraps each guest in support, working hand-in-hand to create their personal journey toward stable housing.
The cost of providing this life-changing support is real—$20.55 per person each night or $822 for an average 40-day stay. This includes $10.27 daily for nutritious meals that fuel our guests’ journey toward stability, totaling $410.80 in food costs alone during their stay. But the impact of these meals goes far beyond nutrition—they’re shared moments of dignity, community, and renewal. The average 40-day stay costs Nest Community Shelter $822.00 per guest. When you consider the number of guests we serve throughout the year, this number grows exponentially. Simply put, we could not operate without the generous support of our community.
We believe in the power of community collaboration. Through our partnerships with local organizations and service providers, we work to connect our guests to:
- Mental health support
- Job search assistance
- Housing placement services
- Financial literacy education
- Healthcare Coordination
- Social Security and other support services
At Nest, we understand that sometimes the smallest things make the biggest difference. Through our nonprofit partnerships, every guest receives a mailing address—a seemingly simple thing that opens doors to crucial support services. Our compassionate team guides them through complex paperwork and processes, ensuring they can access and maintain the support they need to thrive.
What makes Nest truly special is our unwavering commitment to our guests, even after they find housing. Our case managers become trusted allies, providing ongoing support to help formerly homeless individuals and families maintain their hard-won stability. This continued connection isn’t just about preventing returns to homelessness—it’s about nurturing lasting independence and dignity.
The impact of your giving reaches across generations. Children who experience homelessness often face the same challenges as adults—but together, we’re rewriting this story. When you support a family at Nest today, you’re not just changing their present circumstances; you’re building a foundation for a brighter future.
When a parent finds stable housing through our program, their children blossom:
- Their education stays on track with consistent school attendance
- Their young hearts begin to heal from trauma and stress
- They find security in a stable environment
- Their confidence grows stronger each day
- They can finally dream of a future filled with possibility
Your Giving Tuesday Donation Will Create Lasting Miracles
Every dollar you share becomes a building block of hope. Your generous gift helps provide a safe, warm bed on away from the harshest of the season’s weather. Our guests are fed a nutritious dinner and nourishing breakfast every morning, so they are fueled for the day ahead of rebuilding their lives. Your donations go to pay staff to provide compassionate and professional case management as well as other trained staffing costs. These staff connect our guests to life-changing connections and vital resources while remaining a vital support system once our guests are housed.
This Giving Tuesday, you can be the miracle someone is praying for.
Together, we’re not just breaking the cycle of homelessness—we’re building a community where everyone has the chance to thrive.
