In 2018 One Voice Shelter Coalition, Inc. was organized after many requests from individuals needing shelter. These were not people living under the bridge but the New Faces of Homelessness, people with jobs, children, those that live, work and worship in our communities. OVSC Northridge is for women with and without children, OVSC Beulah Shelter is for families. OVSC was organized to provide a “Hand Up Not A Hand Out” to those that are homeless and can not get assistance from any other agency because they work.
OVSC is not only a place to sleep it is a home that God has provided for those in need here in Lee County. A safe temporary/transitional home for nine months to a year. Sharing the love of Christ gives each one comfort and stability while living there. Many resources such as counseling, education opportunities through the ASCEND Program at Southern Union Community College, credit repair, health through Mercy Medical Clinic and Support Intervention once the person transition out is available for all that pass through our home! OVSC is not finished we still have to continue providing safe emergency/transitional shelter to all of those families and individuals that still need a safe place to live.