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Shelter-Homeless Families - Roanoke, Family Promise of Greater Roanoke

631 Abney Road Northwest, Roanoke, VA 24012

Eligibility
Must be a family with children or be pregnant. Family members must not abuse substances, have a violent criminal history or untreated mental illness, or be domestic violence victims in danger of being located by an abuser.
Hours
Everyday 24 hours, 7 days a week Case Manager is available Monday through Friday 9:30am until 5:00pm.
Languages
Spanish
Application process
Intake interviews are done Monday through Friday, first by phone, then in person if basic eligibility criteria are met.
Fees
No Fee
Service area
Roanoke, VA Salem, VA Alleghany, VA Botetourt, VA Craig, VA Roanoke, VA
Temporary emergency shelter for homeless families. Must have at least one child under age 18; agree to drug screening and background check. Provides the following to guest families: *shelter 24 hours a day, 365 days a year; *three meals daily; *transportation to/from overnight shelter; *Day Center (including kitchen, living room, laundry, bathrooms, etc.); *professional case management and referral with a focus on employment/other appropriate income, savings and stable, affordable housing; *life skills, including budget development and management and job search; *security deposit assistance (for participating families who secure permanent housing.
Providing organization
Family Promise of Greater Roanoke
Provides temporary emergency shelter, three meals daily, full service case management and life skills education for families with children. Focus on obtaining employment and permanent housing.