Welcome
Mission statement: "Our mission is to provide a safe,
hospitable shelter for homeless women and families. Our goal is to
assist our guests in attaining housing."
HHCS is a member of the following organizations
Superior-Douglas County Chamber of Commerce
Faith United Methodist Church - Superior
United Way of Superior-Douglas County
United Methodist Association
Wisconsin Conference,
The United Methodist Church
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WE DID IT!
$165,000 Matching Grant Awarded to Harbor House Crisis Shelters
The DeAtley Family Foundation has granted Harbor House Crisis Shelters, a ministry of
Faith United Methodist Church, a matching grant of $165,000. The funds have been used
to purchase an apartment building for transitional living. The center is for homeless
women and families to move from homelessness to permanent housing.
A Ribbon Cutting Event and Celebration is planned for August 15, 2008 at 10 am
located at 1603 North 21st Street, Superior, Wisconsin. A reception will follow
at Faith United Methodist Church, 1531 Hughitt Avenue, Superior.
All donors and community members are invited to attend.
HHCS has received some significant financial donations throughout the campaign from:
The General Board of Global Ministries of the United Methodist Church; United Way of
Superior-Douglas County; St. Mary's Duluth Clinic Foundation; Sam's Club; and Anderson
Lubricants, Inc.; WHEDA; The Wisconsin United Methodist Foundation; Precious Blood
Fathers; The Superior Rotary Club; and many community members.
Rev. Barb Certa-Werner, Executive Director, said, "All the planning, working and
striving for a goal has come together for a triumphant for our community. We have
gained the ability to provide more services to those in greatest need, homeless
families. What a great beginning for this project!"
If you would like more information or have questions, please contact
Rev. Barbara Certa-Werner, Executive Director at revbarb@harborhousecs.org
or 715-394-9608.
Again, thanks and God bless!!
Our Programs
Harbor House Crisis Shelters (HHCS) receive referrals from social service
agencies, law enforcement officials, and community organizations. Referrals
are processed on a first-come, first-served basis. Referrals can be made
Monday through Friday from 9am until 4pm.
Our programming requires all adult guests, over age 17, receive case
management, which includes housing counseling, budget counseling, parenting
classes, health and welfare classes, and community workshops. HHCS also offer
intern counseling, transportation assistance, and other programs as funding
permits.
HHCS' program has been designed to empower, educate, and support our guests.
All services are offered on-site or transportation is provided.
Harbor House Crisis Shelters also offer a Transitional Living Program for
homeless families and single women who need supportive housing assistance.
This program is designed to provide affordable housing while providing case
management.
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If you are homeless or are a service provider and need to make a referral, please contact
HHCS at: