Sunshine Family Services:
Requests for admission to the shelter are screened and approved by our staff 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If you are aware of an older adult whose safety and well-being are at risk, please call the Shelter.
The Sunbeam Emergency Shelter helps Senior Citizens by providing assistance with:
- Counseling – helps seniors cope with grief, separation and loss.
- Employment – assists older adults with job searches and locating skill training.
- Personal Care – provides clothing and personal items for seniors in need.
- Housing – seeks opportunities for reunification with family members and/or friends, locates affordable housing, donates household items and assists in locating resources for utilities and rent.
- Medical Assistance – helps residents locate medical treatment.
- Advocacy – assists seniors with finding legal guidance.
- Food – provides residents with three meals each day, snacks and nutrition education.
- Recovery – aids victims of abuse, neglect, eviction, drug and alcohol addictions, and serious illnesses with counseling or therapy.
- Transportation – donates bus passes to residents to help them access housing, legal help, employment or other services.
