Mama T’s mission is to lead our community’s efforts to serve the homeless with help, hope and healing.  The broad goal of Mama T’s “Hand-Up Not a Hand-Out” shelter is to transform the lives of those who come to us so they may leave the shelter as quickly as possible, prepared to lead independent, healthy lives as productive members of our community.

 

Mother Teresa was the inspiration behind the name, Mama T’s.  She dedicated her life to serving the less fortunate of God’s children, regardless of their faith or lack thereof.

 

Built on a foundation of hope, Mama T’s provides safe shelter, meals and services to the homeless and hungry.  As we meet the physical needs of those for whom we care, we also address the deeper issues that have held them captive – be it addictions, mental and emotional problems, joblessness, anger management, language barriers, etc., to help them transform their lives and reconnect with the world.  We have a confident expectation a life can change.

 

Our shelter residents will have ten days upon arrival to settle in, relax and adjust to their new environment. After the ten days, they will work with a Case Manager, to enter into a Plan for Independence, which includes obtaining employment, paying off financial obligations (such as outstanding warrants and past due child support) as well as selecting classes and/or programs which can help them become self-sufficient adults capable of attaining fruitful and independent lives. Once monthly financial obligations have been met, the resident must save 40 percent of his/her remaining income. They may open their own savings account and show evidence of deposits to Mama T’s staff or deposit the 40 percent directly with Mama T’s. If the payment is made to Mama T’s, that 40 percent will be returned to them upon leaving the shelter so that they have funds to pay first and last month’s rent, utility deposits, etc.

 

After the ten days referenced above, it will be the resident's choice whether to stay, enter into the Plan for Independence, be willing to work hard and learn or elect to leave the shelter and find other options.