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Description Move Beyond Crisis provides a number of services to people who are in immediate need of housing and emotional support. Case management is provided to individuals and families for referrals, shelter, assistance in enrolling in benefits, and goal-setting for needed next steps. Shelter beds can be reserved for single days or 90 day periods on a first-come, first-served basis. The program provides rental assistance for families who may need help with back rent, security deposits, and other major expenses. Additionally, emergency clothing vouchers are offered once a month and food and household items vouchers are offered once every six months.
Goal / Mission Move Beyond Crisis is a walk-in-center that helps individuals and families find emergency housing and support services, including food vouchers, clothing, and benefits.
Results / Accomplishments Case management, shelter reservations, rental assistance, and vouchers are available on an ongoing basis. 96% of people reserving shelter beds rated the services good or excellent.
Categories Economy / Homelessness
Economy / Poverty
Economy / Housing Affordability & Supply
Organization(s) GLIDE
Geographic Type Urban
Location City: San Francisco, CA
Primary Contact GLIDE
330 Ellis Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
415-674-6000
info@glide.org
http://www.glide.org/page.aspx?pid=413
For more details http://www.glide.org/page.aspx?pid=373
Target Audience Children, Teens, Adults, Elderly, Families
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