Summary of Services
- Housing assistance that provides support to secure long-term, stable housing solutions
- Overnight accommodations that contain 24 temporary beds at St. Francis House for youth in crisis, ensuring safety and shelter.
- Drop-In Services, available daily from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
- Life skills training that builds independence, confidence, and personal skills for education and everyday life
- Job skills development that offers resume building, interview preparation, career exploration, and strategies for financial stability
Housing Assistance for Emergency and Long-Term Solutions
Port in the Storm offers both short- and long-term assistance programs for homeless youth in crisis. Twenty-four temporary beds are available on an emergency basis at the St. Francis House campus, providing a safe environment away from the streets. Additionally, Drop-In Services are available daily from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., providing youth with access to resources, guidance, and support in an inviting, safe space.
Empowering Youth Through Its Services
Beyond emergency shelter, the St. Francis housing assistance programs help connect youth with long-term solutions, ensuring stability and continuity in their lives.
Port In the Storm is dedicated to supporting youth in crisis and preventing homeless youth from becoming trapped in cycles of instability and poverty. The organization provides services designed to empower young people, including life skills training, job skills development, housing assistance, overnight accommodations, and drop-in support.
Through life skills training, youth gain the tools they need to build a strong foundation for independence and self-confidence, acquiring skills that support personal growth and educational success. Job skills development further equips young people with practical knowledge to navigate the workforce, including resume building, interview preparation, career exploration, and strategies to achieve financial stability.
St. Augustine Society, Inc., operates a range of homeless assistance programs at St. Francis House in addition to Port in the Storm: The Housing Crisis Center, the Goff Family Shelter, and Street Outreach Services (SOS).