Text2Give
It's easy to give with your smart phone by using Text2Give! Simply text GIVE and the amount you'd like to give to (844) 608-1126. (For example: GIVE $5)
The first time you text you'll get a link to follow in order to set up your Text2Give account. After that, simply text the number above with GIVE and the dollar amount you want to give!
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Online Giving
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You can also download the giving app for your android device here, or your iOS device here.
Alpha House
More than providing just a bed and a roof for families, the goal is to support the families in securing and maintaining their own home. The average age of a child experiencing homelessness is seven. Within a single year, 87% of children experiencing homelessness move, often up to three times, meaning changes in school, teachers, and school work. Children often fall behind academically and struggle emotionally, mentally, and behaviorally. At Alpha House, they strive to provide children the support they need in shelter and during the transition back into permanent housing.
Alpha House was established in 1992 to provide shelter and support to families experiencing homelessness and at-risk families. They serve over forty families a year in our shelter. Alpha House provides intensive support services to address each family’s individual needs and barriers to securing permanent housing. The Case Managers begin with assisting each family to identify goals and objectives to move toward housing stability. The goals for families are focused on increasing income and savings, increasing employment, and securing housing. Alpha House services aim to provide stability for parents and children living in the shelter and guide them through a plan to secure and maintain stable housing.
Alpha House is truly a community response to homelessness. Each year over 2,500 volunteers from local congregations, community groups, and businesses support the shelter by cooking and serving meals, engaging with the children, providing support and mentorship to the adults, and performing all the shelter maintenance (inside and outside). Every volunteer reminds families that they are not alone in their struggles.
If you ever have questions or would love to find ways to volunteer, donate or just take a tour, please contact the volunteer coordinator at Alpha House, Yohannas Desta ydesta@alphahouse-ihn.org