Proyecto Pastoral established GHP on December 12, 1988. The shelter opened its doors to address an issue that was most neglected in the community: emergency shelter for the homeless. For more than 20 years we have been providing 90-day temporary shelter and meals to homeless men. The Guadalupe Homeless Project is the only men’s shelter in East Los Angeles and responds to the needs of a particularly vulnerable segment of society. A majority of GHP clients are immigrants who come to the United States looking for work, opportunity, and a way out of poverty. They hear of the shelter through word of mouth or through referrals from social service agencies. The shelter has gained a reputation for the sense of community and personal attention our clients receive while at GHP. GHP not only provides men with a safe place to dwell, but also teaches clients to take initiative for their own success and to measure this success in terms of the goals they have defined. As a requirement for receiving services through GHP, clients commit to taking proactive steps to transition into permanent housing with the assistance of trained staff and volunteers. Clients meet regularly with their Case Manager to assess progress on their goals, discuss challenges and receive resources and support to achieve independent living. GHP builds the capacity of clients to succeed independently through workshops that foster positive interactions with community members and focus on personal development. These workshops and services occur on-site, and clients who need more extensive help are transported for off-site services in the GHP van. GHP’s comprehensive services include:
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Medical Services such as general screenings, dental services, mental health, drug and alcohol rehabilitation, Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) clinics, and regular follow ups. These services are provided by Queens Care Medical Center on a weekly basis, Clinica Romero on a monthly basis and Union Rescue Mission provide dental services regularly. University of Southern California County General Hospital and White Memorial provide emergency services. GHP recently established a relationship with Altamed who provide regular workshops on family planning and the prevention of Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs). They’re also training interested clients on becoming health promoters to both help develop their leadership skills and disseminate important health information into the community. Finally, a counseling and drug treatment program is being instituted through the work of the Extension Program of Loyola Marymount University and Catholic Charities. |
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| Educational Seminars
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Educational Seminars are held weekly and include such topics as human and labor rights and tobacco and drug prevention. English as a Second Language (ESL) classes are offered every other week by the International Institute of Los Angeles. GHP also holds spirituality and meditation classes. All classes are optional and based on client expressed needs. |
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| Job Referrals
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Job Referrals are coordinated by the Case Manager who connects with local job centers and online resources to aid clients in finding employment. |
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| Savings Plan
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Savings Plan management teaches clients budgeting and saving for self-sufficiency. The amount a client chooses to contribute is voluntary. The plan helps clients save their earnings, teaches them to plan for independent living and allows GHP to maintain a safe environment without theft. This process ensures that clients don’t become homeless again due to lack of fiscal planning once they leave GHP. |
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| Housing Referrals & Placement
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Housing Referrals & Placement includes assistance with completing paperwork and legal review of the lease or rental agreement. Clients also attend workshops to find housing, negotiate leases and learn about tenant rights and landlord responsibilities. Strong networking is made with the leadership of the housing authority and various shelter transitional housing programs in the city. |
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Donate now to get a Guadalupe Homeless Project 2012-2013 Calendar!
On Friday we received great news from the Elias, Genevieve, Georgianna Atol Charitable Trust who pledged a matching gift up to $25,000 to support the peer training program at the Guadalupe Homeless Project. Make a minimum donation of $20 and receive this beautiful calendar as a thank you for helping us meet the challenge. Make your donation by May 6th! Calendars will be mailed by mid June.
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