Building Hope
From Building Hope, hope has been built! Please gather with us to celebrate the dedication of the new space! We are so appreciative to everyone who made this dream become a reality. Thursday, November 17th, 2011 between 4:30-6:30PM Open House and Tours at 5:30PM Official Ribbon Cutting
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"With our supporters, Hope Haven provides the homeless with food, shelter, resources and opportunities."
-Lesly D. Wicks, Executive Director
Donate
Thank you for your interest in supporting Hope Haven, DeKalb County’s homeless shelter. Your gift will provide shelter, food, and supportive services to hundreds of homeless men, women, and children living in our community each year.
Read moreGet Help
1. I’m at risk of becoming homeless, what should I do?
Call us at 815-758-5765 as soon as you think you’re at risk. We will provide you with resources that may prevent you from becoming homeless.
Read morePermanent Housing Program
Dresser Court is a twenty-six unit apartment complex that provides permanent housing, with intensive on-site programs and services, to people with disabilities and a history of chronic homelessness. According to HUD, chronic homelessness is defined as an individual who has been consistently homeless for the past year or has had four different episodes of homelessness in the past three years.
Read moreVolunteer
Hope Haven volunteers have impacted the lives of the homeless in numerous ways. Here are just a few of the stories from some of the people helped by their generosity.
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