SERVICES PROVIDED TO THEIR GUESTS:
Assistance with obtaining Birth Certificates, Social Security Cards, State I.D.’s and Driver Licenses
Budgeting
Daily Living Skills
Rent Smart Course (Practical Education for Today’s Renters)
Referrals to Case Managers, and Counselors
Help in obtaining Food Stamps, Maine Care, and WIC Services
Connecting Veterans to Local Service Groups
Assistance with applications for Subsidized Housing
Connecting Guests with Landlords for perspective housing opportunities
Supplying Guests with furniture, household goods and linens upon receiving a rental unit
EMMAUS CENTER – WISH LIST
FOOD ITEMS MISCELLANEOUS
Tea, Coffee (reg or decaf) Batteries of all sizes
Creamer and sugar Pre-paid phone cards
Pasta and pasta sauce Postage stamps
Canned fruits and vegetables Diapers of all sizes
Peanut butter and cereal Adult: Tylenol, Advil
Beans aspirin, etc – kids’ too
Prepared meals Pot holders and dish cloths
Canned meats, tuna, etc Shower curtains
Ramen noodles & Chef Boyardee
Boxed macaroni dinners
OTHER FOODS CLOTHING
Butter & margarine School clothing – all sizes
Milk Jeans, hoodies, sneakers
Juice & eggs Boots, coats, gloves,
Salad dressing mittens, hats
Mayonnaise
CLEANING PRODUCTS
Latex/plastic gloves
Dish detergent
Clorox or Lysol Disinfecting Wipes
SOS pads
Pine Sol,
Windex and bathroom cleaners
PAPER PRODUCTS
Plastic wrap, aluminum foil
Gallon freezer bags
Plastic forks, knives and spoons
Plastic cups
Toilet paper, napkins, paper towels
Trash bags
Dryer sheets
Mission
Emmaus Homeless Shelter exists to provide a safe and comfortable environment for homeless men, women and families in need of temporary shelter who are willing to work towards ending their homelessness. We are committed to helping the poor in our local communities by offering a wide range of services and referrals to anyone in need.
Vision Statement