Crisis Intervention

Featherfist's Aggressive Mobile Outreach (AMO) program provides emergency outreach to those in immediate need of shelter assistance. These individuals and families are reached on an emergency basis through our network of social service agencies and citizens who call in with information regarding sightings of the homeless. Read More

Stable Housing

Featherfist currently operates three (3) transitional housing programs
that assist in:

  • Eliminate the Crisis
  • Provide Secure and Private Housing Units
  • Provide Comprehensive Case Management Services

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Permanent Housing

Once participants are off the streets and stabilized in transitional housing, they are re-assessed and placed in appropriate permanent housing settings. Featherfist provides supportive… Read More

Comprehensive and Specialized Case Management

The key factor in the success of any participant in any of the above programs is comprehensive and specialized case management. Although the one common issue all participants share is homelessness, we know that shelter alone is not enough. Learn more

Core Independent Living and Self-Sufficiency Services

All participants are assessed for employability and assisted in determining their educational and vocational needs, based on their employment experience and desired career goals. Learn more

TEXT TO GIVE

Featherfist provides services for 1500 people annually. Featherfist seeks your help in our mission to assist the homeless. Your small donation will go a long way.

Text "Feather" to 20222 to donate $5.00 to Featherfist

A one-time donation of $5 will be added to your mobile phone bill or deducted from your prepaid balance. All charges are billed by and payable to your mobile service provider. Service is available on most carriers. Donations are collected for the benefit of “Featherfist” by the Mobile Giving Foundation and subject to the terms found at www.hmgf.org/t. You can unsubscribe at any time by replying STOP to short code “20222”; Reply HELP to “20222” for help privacy policy

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