Night of Peace Family Shelter, Inc.
HousingGrant: $25,000
Website: http://www.nightofpeace.org/
Night of Peace Family Shelter provides year-round emergency shelter and myriad support services for families with children who are experiencing temporary homelessness. Night of Peace provides shelter in private walled pods, plus all necessities of daily life for adults and children. Its core program includes employment and job readiness referrals, homework help,financial literacy instruction, support groups and assistance in applying for social services like food stamps, child support and social security disability. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Night of Peace Family Shelter was forced to close, which ultimately resulted in a loss of funding from Baltimore County. BWGC’s grant for general operating funds will help stabilize Night of Peace as it rebounds from the impact of COVID. Night of Peace is unique in its mission to keep families together and to provide comprehensive services to all family members while maximizing the dignity of all families residing in the shelter.