Welcome to Shelter of Hope! 2944 Winchester Avenue, Ashland, KY 41101
Welcome to Shelter of Hope! 2944 Winchester Avenue, Ashland, KY 41101
Helping the Homeless
in the FIVCO Area
Shelter of Hope's mission is to provide temporary emergency shelter and housing assistance for individuals and families in need of transitional services leading them to self-sufficiency. Shelter of Hope, Inc services and programs are free of discrimination because of age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, disability, national origin, familial status, marital status, sexual orientation, or gender identity.
Shelter of Hope serves households within the FIVCO community (Boyd, Carter, Greenup, Elliott, and Lawrence County) in Kentucky. Preference is given to literally homeless households, families with children, homeless veterans with or without children, adults with disabilities, and domestic violence victims unable to enter into the local Victim Service Provider. Individual cases will be evaluated upon intake for shelter and housing program assistance.
OUR PROGRAMS
Our primary goal is to transition homeless individuals and families from temporary housing solutions with supportive services towards permanent housing and self-sufficiency. We continue to increase services to meet the rising demand for affordable low-income housing and to promote community involvement and support through homelessness awareness and education within the community and at the state and national levels.
How do I access Shelter of Hope Services?
Typically, for a homeless person to receive assistance from Shelter of Hope, they must first contact CAReS in The Neighborhood at 2516 Carter Avenue in Ashland, KY or call (606) 324-2949. There the individual or family will be entered into the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS). Applicants will then be placed on a prioritization list according to their assessment. This process helps to eliminate the duplication of services. If immediate shelter is needed, contact The Salvation Army Shelter at 2236 Carter Avenue in Ashland, KY or call (606) 329-2874. There may be a small fee associated with your stay. Those who qualify for housing assistance should expect a call from Shelter of Hope, (606) 324-6700, once they are placed on the housing list. Emergency Shelter placement is made on a case by case basis with preference given to families, disabled, and veterans. For homeless people in Elliott, Lawrence, Carter, and Greenup County please call 606-371-4687 for completion of the KYHMIS Coordinated entry assessment for addition to the service list.
All referrals must be made to the Assistant Director who can be reached at 606-324-6700 or 606-607-4043, please be advised this is a captioned number due to hearing impairment so there may be pauses between responses.
We are always looking for volunteers to help us make our vision a reality. We'll help you find a way to volunteer that best suits you. We're excited to have you join the team!
Volunteer Opportunities:
Pantry Worker-General Maintenance Housekeeping- Lawn Care- Maintenance Seasonal-Donations-Furniture Pick-Up & Delivery
Donate Constantly Needed Items Such As:
toilet paper
soap
shampoo
deodorant, razors, shaving cream (men, women, unisex)
dish soap
toothpaste & brushes
linens
bath & kitchen towels
non-perishable foods (peanut butter, prepackaged meals, canned meals)
cooking oil
fruit juices, water
mac and cheese
pasta sauce
small appliances
paper towels
mops & brooms
multipurpose cleaners
trash bags
kitchen utensils
pots & pans
shower curtains with hooks
Ziploc bags
powdered laundry detergent
laundry baskets
Plates and Saucers, bowls
Spoons, forks, and cooking utensils
Please call ahead before donating mattresses, box springs, large furniture items as we have limited storage capacity.
Thank You!
12/27/2019 - Kyle Vanover of WALK-FM interviewed Debbie Sivis, Executive Director of Shelter of Hope, The interview covers the purpose and mission of the shelter, homelessness in the FIVCO area of Kentucky, stereotypes of homelessness, and how the homeless in our area can get help.
Cal or Email the Assistant Director at (606) 324-6700 or assistantdirector@shelterofhope.org for more information.
Dial 2-1-1 is a free, confidential service available throughout the FIVCO Area in Kentucky,
which includes Boyd, Carter, Elliot, Greenup, and Lawrence Counties.
Dial 2-1-1 will connect you to a community resource specialist who can help you find