Emergency Shelter

714 8th St S. in Moorhead; 218-233-5763

Program

The Dorothy Day House is an emergency shelter for ten adult men.  All guests must have a good attitude and be working to make positive changes in their lives.  We do not have a set limit on the length of stay; rather, the amount of time residing at our shelter is determined by the guest.  If he continues to work hard to secure employment, obtain housing, and/or seek treatment for mental illness or chemical dependency while maintaining a good attitude, then he can stay as long as needed.  We ask the guests to keep a journal of their activities to keep us updated on their progress.  Each journal is then evaluated by staff on a weekly basis and informal counseling, advocacy, and referral services are offered to each guest.  Individuals living on the streets can come to the shelter to utilize our shower and laundry services. 

Collaborations

Our organization works in collaboration with other organizations to combat homelessness and hunger in the Fargo-Moorhead community.  We are members of the F-M Homeless and Hungry Coalitions.  Both of these coalitions are collaboratives of community organizations with similar goals of helping the underserved.  For example, our organization participates in Project Homeless Connect where over 40 agencies provide services to those in need. In addition, we work with social workers, case managers, and other social service agencies to eradicate the problems that lead to homelessness, such as chemical dependency, mental health issues, medical issues, and criminal background barriers.  With the combination of obstacles our guests face, we are fortunate to have a network of compassionate individuals and agencies working together to eliminate these issues.