The number of families requiring emergency shelter, not just in Fresno but in the greater Fresno County area, continues to increase. Families who have lost their home due to fire, loss of job, economic conditions or other life crises need a safe haven where they can find the resources and assistance they need to get on with their life.
The Emergency Family Shelter offers 14 to 30 day temporary shelter for families, including food, clothing, personal care, referrals to other agencies that can assist them, and most importantly love and hope through the teachings of Jesus Christ. Families are given food packages and other needed supplies when they leave the shelter, to assist them in starting over in an apartment.
It is the only emergency shelter in the greater Fresno area that accepts whole family units, including father, mother and children. The Emergency Shelter has 9 family apartments.
80% of families using the shelter consist of mothers with children.
Over 70 families use the shelter each year.
Churches and other organizations have provided manpower and resources to renovate the rooms. Known as the “Adopt A Room” program, families find comfort in knowing that someone cared enough to give them a place that feels like home.
Economic conditions, medical problems, and bad choices led Gary and Robin Bump to the Emergency Family Shelter when they had no place else to go. Robin is now the Shelter Manager, working side by side with Gary… offering hope, compassion and accountability. According to Gary, “many individuals that come to the Family Shelter seeking assistance are coming to the realization that…
".when there is nothing left but God, God is all you need,
and that is part of our ministry of compassion."
Current needs
Personal care items such as shampoo, conditioner, bars of soap, men's and women's deodorant, toothpaste and toothbrushes, razors and lotion.
Baby items such as diapers (sizes 4, 5, 6), baby wipes, baby lotion and baby shampoo.
Bibles (English and Spanish).
Items for giveaway packages (e.g. towels, dishes, pots & pans, etc.).
Laundry soap, softener, cleaning supplies.
Volunteer opportunities
Adopt-A-Room: Groups get together and beautify the individual family apartments.
Spa Days: Groups offer spa days for the families staying at the shelter (massages, haircuts, manicures, pedicures, etc.).
Evening worship services (music, message and/or ministering to those in need).
Children's activities during evening worship services.
Robin Bump – Manager
Emergency Family Shelter
315 G Street
Fresno CA 93706
(559) 237-4118
