716-884-4798
Fax
716-888-6294
Primary Services
Homeless Shelter
Description
Provides short-term emergency shelter for couples and families who find themselves homeless. Provides residents with assistance in finding permanent housing, advocacy, and referrals where needed. Caseworkers are on site for short-term counseling.
Hours
24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Eligibility
Two parent families with children, single parent families with children, and married couples without children.
Service Area: WNY.
Service Area: WNY.
Intake Process
Go to the Department of Social Services to request shelter. Bring ID for self and children along with proof of homelessness, which may include a notice of eviction or letter from the person you were previously staying with stating that they will not house you any longer. DSS caseworker will do an intake and place you in an appropriate shelter.
Program Fees
Individuals with financial resources will be required to pay on a daily basis; otherwise free.
Languages
Spanish bilingual services available.
Handicap Accessible?
Yes
Accessibility
Accessible building and rooms.
Date of Official Change
May 10, 2022