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Fond du Lac Homeless Shelter Open House.

Fond du Lac Homeless Shelter Open House

May 17, 2022

3 days, 3 open houses! Day 1: Donor Open House Open to our Donors Only Date: May 19, 2022 Time: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM Where: 358 N. Peters Avenue, Fond du Lac, WI 54935 Day 2: Partner Agency Open House Open to our Partner Agencies Only Date: May 20, 2022 Time: 11:00 AM – 5:00…

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Fond du Lac Shelter coming soon.

Coming Soon!

March 24, 2022

Here are some pictures of the new shelter taken on 03/16/22: Want to Help the Homeless Shelter? Click here to find out how to volunteer at the shelter. Click here to see what items we are in need of. Click here to find out how to make a donation or pledge. We are thankful for…

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Homeless shelter job holding hands and helping others.

Job Posting: Support Advocate

January 18, 2022

Support Advocate at Homeless Shelter for Families & Singles APPLY NOW FOR ALL OPEN POSITIONS! Direct Client Services Adhere to agency policies and work rule including client confidentiality and reporting. Maintain professional boundaries with all clients. Adhere to organization code of ethics. Works with clients by phone and in-person meetings. Provides information and advocacy services…

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Toiletries picture for list of items needed at homeless shelter.

List of Items needed!

December 20, 2021
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Fond du Lac homeless shelter sharing image.

National Hunger and Homeless Awareness Week

November 11, 2021

National Hunger and Homeless Awareness Week is held in November (before Thanksgiving each year) as a time to share compassion with those who are facing homelessness and collaborate to end hunger and homelessness in communities. More information on National Hunger and Homeless Awareness Week Read more on what we are doing in the Fond du…

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Homeless shelter job holding hands and helping others.

Job Posting: Now Hiring!

September 2, 2021

Support Advocate at Homeless Shelter for families & singles APPLY NOW FOR ALL OPEN POSITIONS! Direct Client Services Adhere to agency policies and work rule including client confidentiality and reporting. Maintain professional boundaries with all clients. Adhere to organization code of ethics. Works with clients by phone and in-person meetings. Provides information and advocacy services…

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Fond du Lac homeless shelter sharing image.

Community Phase “Kick Off”: May 13, 2021

May 10, 2021

Watch the Video of the Community Phase “Kick Off” Ceremony for St. Katharine Drexel Shelter on 5/13/21: Community Invited to Support Campaign to Build the New St. Katharine Drexel Shelter and Provide Year-Round Housing for Individuals and Families For Immediate Release Contact: Amy Loof, Solutions Center, 920-238-2465 This Event has Ended St. Vincent de Paul…

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Homeless shelter groundbreaking on 3/3/21 at St. Vincent de Paul parking lot.

Shelter Groundbreaking 3/3/21

March 5, 2021

The St. Katharine Drexel Shelter groundbreaking was on March 3, 2021. The ceremony was held in front of St. Vincent de Paul, Fond du Lac. Watch the video of the St. Katharine Drexel Shelter groundbreaking!  

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Bea's self improvement story.

More Than A Shelter

February 23, 2021

Bea* Solutions Center is not just a shelter. You walk in from your long journey of struggle, but you walk out not only with housing and a job, but a plan for your life. It’s all what you do with your experience there. Come in to work on yourself, be patient, and everything must fall…

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Matt's alcohol rehabilitation story.

YOU SAVED MY LIFE

February 23, 2021

Matt* I am a recovering heroin addict and alcoholic. I have struggled with both for over 15 years. I have been in the Solutions Center several times. One time I overdosed and was laying on the sidewalk in front of the Solutions Center. Amy had just started working there. She never kicked me out. I…

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