name: Mainspring Coalition for the Homeless -> Father Bill's & Mainspring Coalition for the Homeless

hours: -> 24/7

parish: -> Plymouth
main_phone: -> Admin. Office: 617-376-2255
notes: MainSpring Coalition for the Homeless is passionately committed to the ending of homelessness of families and single adults in southeastern Massachusetts. Compelled by the growing number of homeless families and individuals in the greater Brockton area in the late 70's and early 80's, Marie Sheehan, Director of Community Services for Catholic Charities, marshaled the efforts and enthusiasm of fifty community leaders to make a difference. Incorporated in 1982 as a non-profit, 501 (c)(3), charitable, educational venture, MainSpring remains, in fact, the only organization in southeastern Massachusetts that provides emergency shelter and support services to both homeless families and single adults. MainSpring accomplishes its work with a dedicated staff of 50 employees and over 500 compassionate volunteers. While never wavering from its commitment to ensure that homeless men, women and children are given safe refuge and life sustaining food, MainSpring has discovered that ending homelessness requires establishing and maintaining a more comprehensive "continuum of care" for homeless people. This philosophical shift has resulted in the development of innovative programs and services including, homelessness prevention, enhanced emergency services, adult education and life skills training, case management, substance abuse intervention and referral, mental health evaluation and referral, health education, screening and referral, and housing search assistance. MainSpring Coalition for the Homeless receives an increasing amount of its revenue from private sources, including the local United Way, Project Bread, grant awards from private foundations like the Harold Brooks Foundation, churches, small businesses and individual contributions. Two annual mail solicitations, a major special event and an annual golf tournament also generate additional financial resources for MainSpring. With these vital financial and human resources, MainSpring Coalition for the Homeless operates MainSpring House in Brockton serving 90 homeless single adults each night and Conway House in Middleboro serving 13 homeless families. Both of these facilities are staffed 24 hours per day and 365 days per year. MainSpring also rents "scattered site" apartments throughout the greater Brockton area that serve 15 additional homeless families. Each year, MainSpring Coalition serves more than 1,500 homeless men, women and children in southeastern Massachusetts. For twenty years the Coalition has not veered from its mission " to provide temporary shelter, social services and advocacy services to homeless individuals and families. . . to provide services that stabilize, strengthen and build support services for homeless families and individuals. . . (and) work toward the provision of stable housing alternatives to homeless individuals and families. ==================================================== Shelter and support services for homeless people. MainSpring House, 54 N. Main St., Brockton - 5 families, 100 adults; Conway House, 14 E. Grove St., Middleborough - 13 families; Evelyn House, 90 Prospect St., Stoughton - 16 families. -> MainSpring Coalition for the Homeless is passionately committed to the ending of homelessness of families and single adults in southeastern Massachusetts. Compelled by the growing number of homeless families and individuals in the greater Brockton area in the late 70's and early 80's, Marie Sheehan, Director of Community Services for Catholic Charities, marshaled the efforts and enthusiasm of fifty community leaders to make a difference. Incorporated in 1982 as a non-profit, 501 (c)(3), charitable, educational venture, MainSpring remains, in fact, the only organization in southeastern Massachusetts that provides emergency shelter and support services to both homeless families and single adults. MainSpring accomplishes its work with a dedicated staff of 50 employees and over 500 compassionate volunteers. While never wavering from its commitment to ensure that homeless men, women and children are given safe refuge and life sustaining food, MainSpring has discovered that ending homelessness requires establishing and maintaining a more comprehensive "continuum of care" for homeless people. This philosophical shift has resulted in the development of innovative programs and services including, homelessness prevention, enhanced emergency services, adult education and life skills training, case management, substance abuse intervention and referral, mental health evaluation and referral, health education, screening and referral, and housing search assistance. MainSpring Coalition for the Homeless receives an increasing amount of its revenue from private sources, including the local United Way, Project Bread, grant awards from private foundations like the Harold Brooks Foundation, churches, small businesses and individual contributions. Two annual mail solicitations, a major special event and an annual golf tournament also generate additional financial resources for MainSpring. With these vital financial and human resources, MainSpring Coalition for the Homeless operates MainSpring House in Brockton serving 90 homeless single adults each night and Conway House in Middleboro serving 13 homeless families. Both of these facilities are staffed 24 hours per day and 365 days per year. MainSpring also rents "scattered site" apartments throughout the greater Brockton area that serve 15 additional homeless families. Each year, MainSpring Coalition serves more than 1,500 homeless men, women and children in southeastern Massachusetts. For twenty years the Coalition has not veered from its mission " to provide temporary shelter, social services and advocacy services to homeless individuals and families. . . to provide services that stabilize, strengthen and build support services for homeless families and individuals. . . (and) work toward the provision of stable housing alternatives to homeless individuals and families. Administrative Office 422 Washington Street Quincy, MA 02169 617-376-2255 Quincy Development Office/Shelter 38 Broad Street Quincy, MA 02169 617-770-3314 Housing Services 617-770-9706 Brockton Development Office/Shelter 54 N. Main Street Brockton, MA 02301 508-587-5441 Family Programs 135 Pleasant Street Brockton, MA 02301 508-427-6448 ==================================================== Shelter and support services for homeless people. MainSpring House, 54 N. Main St., Brockton - 5 families, 100 adults; Conway House, 14 E. Grove St., Middleborough - 13 families; Evelyn House, 90 Prospect St., Stoughton - 16 families.
organization: Community -> Non-Profit Community
website: -> http://www.fatherbillsmainspring.org/
workers: -> 50

notes: Shelter and support services for homeless people. MainSpring House, 54 N. Main St., Brockton - 5 families, 100 adults; Conway House, 14 E. Grove St., Middleborough - 13 families; Evelyn House, 90 Prospect St., Stoughton - 16 families. -> MainSpring Coalition for the Homeless is passionately committed to the ending of homelessness of families and single adults in southeastern Massachusetts. Compelled by the growing number of homeless families and individuals in the greater Brockton area in the late 70's and early 80's, Marie Sheehan, Director of Community Services for Catholic Charities, marshaled the efforts and enthusiasm of fifty community leaders to make a difference. Incorporated in 1982 as a non-profit, 501 (c)(3), charitable, educational venture, MainSpring remains, in fact, the only organization in southeastern Massachusetts that provides emergency shelter and support services to both homeless families and single adults. MainSpring accomplishes its work with a dedicated staff of 50 employees and over 500 compassionate volunteers. While never wavering from its commitment to ensure that homeless men, women and children are given safe refuge and life sustaining food, MainSpring has discovered that ending homelessness requires establishing and maintaining a more comprehensive "continuum of care" for homeless people. This philosophical shift has resulted in the development of innovative programs and services including, homelessness prevention, enhanced emergency services, adult education and life skills training, case management, substance abuse intervention and referral, mental health evaluation and referral, health education, screening and referral, and housing search assistance. MainSpring Coalition for the Homeless receives an increasing amount of its revenue from private sources, including the local United Way, Project Bread, grant awards from private foundations like the Harold Brooks Foundation, churches, small businesses and individual contributions. Two annual mail solicitations, a major special event and an annual golf tournament also generate additional financial resources for MainSpring. With these vital financial and human resources, MainSpring Coalition for the Homeless operates MainSpring House in Brockton serving 90 homeless single adults each night and Conway House in Middleboro serving 13 homeless families. Both of these facilities are staffed 24 hours per day and 365 days per year. MainSpring also rents "scattered site" apartments throughout the greater Brockton area that serve 15 additional homeless families. Each year, MainSpring Coalition serves more than 1,500 homeless men, women and children in southeastern Massachusetts. For twenty years the Coalition has not veered from its mission " to provide temporary shelter, social services and advocacy services to homeless individuals and families. . . to provide services that stabilize, strengthen and build support services for homeless families and individuals. . . (and) work toward the provision of stable housing alternatives to homeless individuals and families. ==================================================== Shelter and support services for homeless people. MainSpring House, 54 N. Main St., Brockton - 5 families, 100 adults; Conway House, 14 E. Grove St., Middleborough - 13 families; Evelyn House, 90 Prospect St., Stoughton - 16 families.
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mission: -> Ending homelessness in Southeastern Massachusetts
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