Services Provided
Shelter
We offer shelter to men, women, and families. Our capacity is currently 85 beds. The men reside in one large open dormitory, with twin beds. The single women reside in two connecting rooms, with twin bunk beds. We have seven bedrooms for families, with twin beds and cribs if needed.
The dormitories are secured at all times, with staff providing access into the facility. Round the clock staff and security cameras help safeguard all residents so they can better focus on the issues that led to their homelessness.
During weekday business hours the residents leave the shelter to go to work, seek employment, obtain training, attend programs, or anything else required by their service plan. On weekends the residents are permitted to stay in the shelter throughout the day. There is a curfew every day of the week.
Meals
All meals served are open to the community. Some of the meals are provided by churches, synagogues, civic groups and High School groups. Many of the meals are prepared by shelter Food Service staff utilizing donations as well as food purchased by Valley Mission. Valley Mission encourages donations of healthy and fresh foods whenever possible.
Monday-Friday: Breakfast 7a.m., Lunch 12noon, Dinner 5p.m.
Saturday-Sunday: Brunch 10a.m., Dinner 4p.m.
Extended times for Holiday meals, also open to the community.
Thrift Store Vouchers
Shelter residents can receive vouchers for free needed items at our Staunton Thrift Store. When they move, needed household items and even furniture will be made available at no cost.
Community members who qualify for assistance may also receive similar vouchers.
Chapel Services
Chapel services are held every Sunday at 5:00p.m. and Thursday at 6:00p.m. All services are open to the public.
Shelter residents are encouraged to attend, but not required. With this policy we still see an attendance rate over 90%.
Prescription Assistance
Shelter residents may receive assistance with the purchase of needed medications. Availability is monitored and limited.
Utility Assistance
Community members who qualify for assistance may receive limited assistance with a utility payment.
Holiday Food Baskets
Community members who qualify for assistance may receive a Food Basket with all the fixings for Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.
Laundry Facilities
Washers and Dryers are available for resident use, located on the same floor as the dormitories. Soap is made available from donations we receive.
Personal Grooming Items
Residents receive all needed items for personal hygiene. These items are made available from donations we receive.
Infant Needs
Infant needs are provided to residents from donations we receive. When possible we also assist with these needs for community members who qualify for assistance.
School Supplies
School supplies are provided for residents, both children and adults, from donations we receive.
Case Management Referrals
Valley Mission's Case Manager works directly with residents in assessing their needs, and then makes referrals to area agencies. Establishing a support network increases the resident's ability to move from homelessness toward self-sufficiency.
Housing Fund Assistance
As part of a CAPSAW grant, funds to assist with housing costs can be made available to residents as they leave. These funds are directed and monitored by Valley Mission's Case Manager, who will work to assist residents as they transition into housing.
Spiritual Counseling
Valley Mission provides a full-time Chaplain to offer support to residents on issues of faith. Beginning with a spiritual assessment for each resident, the Chaplain provides guidance and encouragement that can lead to an improved relationship with God and thereby a return to wholeness within.
