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From Addict to Advocate
I am very thankful for the services The Salvation Army has brought into my life. Having the opportunity to live at the Emmanuel House for 2 years and 7 months has opened my eyes to new experiences. What I enjoyed the most was meeting new people and the bonding that followed afterward; it felt like one big family. I’ll remember the delicious home-cooked meals in the evenings and the kindness of the staff. Anonymous Client
With a growing homeless population in Santa Clara County and throughout the Bay Area, the Emmanuel House serves an important need in our community. Here are some of the services we provide:
Soup Kitchen
Since our doors first opened in 1967, our kitchen has prepared hot meals for anyone who comes to us hungry. Men, women, and children of any age are welcome to eat a free nutritious breakfast or dinner Monday through Saturday. Breakfast is served from 7:15 am - 8:00 am and dinner is served from 5:15 pm - 6:00 pm.
Overnight Housing Services
The Emmanuel House provides overnight housing services 365 days a year to men. Clients can line up for overnight beds at 3:30 pm, intake occurs at 4:00 pm. You must be in person to sign up for a bed. After taking a shower and stowing baggage in a locked room for the night, each man receives a bed assignment, blanket, pillow, and sheets. Bedding is stripped and laundered each morning.
Our kitchen serves dinner to overnighters, Monday through Saturday at 4:30 pm, as well as a continental breakfast starting at 6:00 am.
Transitional Housing Program
Transitional Housing is a short-term residency program of up to two years for men who have income. To participate, individuals must maintain sobriety, follow house rules, and actively participate in the program. Transitional Housing Program clients pay a weekly program fee. Twenty dollars of the fee is set aside in a personal savings account that participants can use towards a room or apartment when they leave the program.
Classes
Classes are provided for all program participants. Some examples are:
- Financial literacy
- AA/NA
- Employment Development (interview techniques, job searching, resume writing)
- Bible Study
Spiritual Guidance
Spiritual counseling is available upon request. For more information please contact Captains Morrow at matthew.morrow@usw.salvationarmy.org or charleen.morrow@usw.salvationarmy.org.
Serve in This Ministry
We need ongoing volunteers to help at the Emmanuel House. Contact Cesar Esquivel, Emmanuel House Director, at cesar.esquivel@usw.salvationarmy.org or (408) 282-1175 for more information.
