458 N. Church Street, Spartanburg, SC 29303 (864) 582-6737 - Open 365 days a year -
Our Mission: To provide emergency/temporary shelter and supportive services to homeless families and women until more permanent living arrangements can be made.
Our Purpose: To provide homeless families and women protection from the elements, safety from the streets, and encouragement to i
mprove their living situations.
The Haven is the ONLY homeless shelter in Spartanburg County that accepts intact families (married spouses with or without children) and keeps them together as a family unit. The Haven and SAFEHomes are the ONLY homeless shelters in Spartanburg County that accept familes with boys over the age of 10.
History
History
The Haven was established in 1983 by Second Presbyterian Church as an outreach ministry, providing overnight shelter to transient men. Soon after, The Haven became a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit and began sheltering and providing supportive services and shelter to homeless families and women. During the 2003 calendar year, The Haven provided full services and shelter to 201 unduplicated individuals, 65 of which were children, 63 of those were under age 12. 5,188 sheltered nights and 10,376 meals were provided.
The Haven is funded in part by FEMA, United Way, Second Presbyterian, First Presbyterian, Westminster Presbyterian, Mary Black Foundation and community groups and individuals.
During the 2003 Calendar Year, the average length of stay was 27 nights, up from 17 in 2002.
In 2003, 99% of The Haven's residents were living well below the poverty level prior to homelessness.
Often, families and women entering The Haven have little more than the clothes on their backs.
contact: hshelter@bellsouth.net
