We at The Source are profoundly burdened for the disadvantaged in our community. We do not operate under a standard set of services. Rather, every day we come face to face with a neighbor in need and set in motion a process to help them find solutions. It is our privilege to offer hope to those who desperately need it, and it is our hope that those we serve will recognize the hand of God reaching out to meet their needs.
We are consistently challenged to be creative in problem-solving. In doing so, we are able to address the homeless condition on multiple levels. We provide support through our own volunteer workforce and a network of community service providers. Physical, emotional, social, civil, and spiritual needs are all taken into consideration and dealt with comprehensively. All services are offered free of charge, thanks to the generosity of our Source friends and family.
Physical Needs
 Full-course hot meals
Supplemental food boxes
Clothing distributions
Personal hygiene packages
Blankets
Homeless living necessities
Showers and shaving stations
Haircuts
Bicycles
Gas vouchers
Bus tickets to provide transportation to jobs and families
outside of Indian River County
Cold night shelter at The Source when the temperature
is forcasted to fall below 35 degrees
Emergency shelter arrangements
Temporary housing assistance
Permanent housing solutions
Housewarming goods for the formerly homeless
Rental assistance to prevent impending homelessness
Utility bill payment assistance
Urgent health care referrals
Emergency prescription assistance
Addiction recovery programs
Detox/rehab facility placement and transportation
Civil Needs
- Post Office Box and mail services
- Telephone and message services
- Assistance obtaining birth certificates, photo ID's and other legal documents
- Personal advocacy for individual rights
- Employment opportunities
- Job referrals for temporary, part-time and full-time work
Social Needs
- Social skills development
- Relational Ministries courses
- Special events at The Source
- Invitations to community events
- Fourth of July Cookout
- Thanksgiving Dinner
- Christmas Celebration
Spiritual Needs
- Daily Bible studies
- Discipleship classes
- Individual support counseling
- Intercessory prayer
- Mentorship
- Christian fellowship
- Sunday worship services
Outreach
- Visiting the homeless in the woods
- Frequenting the places where the homeless are known to congregate
- Checking in on clients when we have cause for concern
- Housewarming visits to the formerly homeless
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