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Help is just a
step away

Our mission is to provide a seasonal emergency shelter for the members of our community who experience homelessness and to connect them with resources that empower them to be successful and self-sufficient.

Quick Resources

Check out important dates to know about The Winter Sanctuary

Learn more about our requirements 

and rules for staying with us

Looking to get involved?

Find out how by reaching out to us

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As a organization, our goal is to meet the needs of those in need and to understand the larger causes of poverty and homelessness within our community.

 

We provide shelter and assistance to those who are struggling in order to help them become independent and promote a healthy and sustainable way of life.

 

We believe that everyone deserves a safe place to call home, and we are committed to working toward that goal. By providing shelter and support, we hope to make a difference in the lives of those we serve.

Important Dates

Important Dates

November - March

Shelter Advocacy Hours

Monday-Friday: 9am-4pm

Emergency shelter opens at 6:30pm

April

Shelter Advocacy Hours

Tuesday-Thursday: 9am-2pm

Emergency shelter opens at 6:30pm

May - October

Shelter Advocacy Hours

Monday - Thursday: 9am-2pm

Emergency shelter is closed

Contact Section

Contact the Sanctuary

Address

P.O. Box 421

120 S Norton St 

Mt Vernon, OH 43050, USA

*Please send monetary

donations directly to PO Box 421

Hours of Operation

Mon - Thurs         9:00am - 2:00pm

Fri - Sun         Closed

*Office hours differ from shelter hours

*Contact us directly for shelter hours

Dates of Operation

The Sanctuary is open

Nov. 1st - April 30th

*Contact us for more information

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"Joe and the staff there really helped me to turn my life around. They were there for me when I had no where to go. I can never say thank you enough."

-Renee Custer

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Do you or someone you know need assistance?

Please take a moment to fill out the contact form.

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