What we offer
Our Pathways
From senior care to housing support, every program is designed to meet people where they are and help them move forward with hope.
Senior Care
Dignified care, companionship, and practical support for seniors and their families.
- In-home wellness check-ins and companionship visits
- Transportation assistance for appointments and errands
- Companion care respite and family support resources
- Social activities and senior community gatherings
Emotional Wellness
Mental health support, counseling referrals, and resilience-building for individuals and families.
- Peer support groups and grief counseling
- Referrals to licensed mental health professionals
- Stress management and wellness workshops
- Youth and family emotional health programs
Fatherhood Support
Coaching, mentorship, and community to help fathers lead and love with confidence.
- One-on-one fatherhood coaching and goal setting
- Group mentorship circles and peer accountability
- Parenting skill-building workshops
- Family engagement and relationship support
Housing Initiatives
Pathways to safe, stable housing and essential resources for families in transition.
- Housing navigation and landlord referral support
- Emergency assistance and basic needs resources
- Financial literacy and rental readiness workshops
- Connection to long-term community services
Workforce Readiness
Preparing people for real work — technical skills, blue collar trades, job readiness and the credentials that open doors, with the practical support that keeps a new job.
- Technical skills and blue collar job training in partnership with employers
- Job readiness, interview preparation and job placement referrals
- Certificate, diploma and degree program navigation and academic support
- Coaching and mentoring throughout training and the first months of work
- Utility assistance, housing essentials and transportation connections
Justice Support & Reentry
Support for individuals facing injustice and for those returning home from incarceration.
- Information and support regarding law enforcement and inmate injustices
- Reentry planning, documentation and employment navigation
- Family reunification support and ongoing mentorship
- Resources for offenders, incarcerated individuals and their families
Safety, Anti-Trafficking & Missing Persons
Protective services for victims of trafficking and violence, and support for families searching for missing loved ones.
- Resources and support in the fight against sex and human trafficking
- Safe haven support for domestic, intimate partner, child and elder abuse
- Assistance for officers, media and families of missing persons
- Recovery, safety planning and trauma-informed referrals
Grief Support & Healing
Compassionate accompaniment for individuals and families navigating loss, hurts, hang-ups and habits.
- Meeting individuals and families where they are in their grief journey
- Peer grief circles supported by credentialed adults
- Help for hurts, hang-ups, unfavorable habits and addictions
- Anger management mentorship, resources and programs
Scholarships & Youth Development
Scholarship resources, mentoring and safe spaces for at-risk youth, young adults and young parents.
- Scholarship navigation and application support
- Mentoring and life coaching for at-risk youth
- Programs for young adults and young parents
- Leadership development and Gen Z engagement
Neurodiversity & Mental Health
Resources for individuals, families and facilities supporting autism, neurodiverse and mental health needs.
- Support for A.D.H.D., A.D.D., autism, PTSD, bipolar disorder, dementia and Alzheimer's
- Connections to credentialed individuals and facilities
- Service animal and emotional support animal adoption resources
- Family education and caregiver-support planning
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
Bridging gaps between people, institutions and businesses through fairness, opportunity and engagement.
- Resources promoting equity, diversity, inclusion and justice
- Partnership building with public and private organizations
- Cultural engagement and community dialogue
- Service-first collaboration with learning facilities
Family & Economic Growth
Financial literacy, small business startup guidance and resources that strengthen household stability.
- Financial literacy workshops and budgeting coaching
- Small business startup and independent contractor guidance
- Networking resources and community economic partnerships
- Homeownership readiness and sustainability planning
SHEPHERD MART
Essential goods provided with dignity to neighbors throughout our communities.
- Food and clothing distribution
- Home essentials and household starter supplies
- School essentials for students and families
- Body essentials and personal care items
Community Outreach
Community education through media, print and periodicals that put resources in people's hands.
- Radio, television and social media community outreach
- Publishing, printing and circulating educational materials
- Periodicals highlighting community resources and stories
Veteran Support
Adaptive and recreational athletics that rebuild strength, purpose and camaraderie for our VET-ROE'S.
- Adaptive and recreational sports leagues for veterans
- Fitness training, coaching and team events
- Community tournaments and family game days
- Connection to peer support through teammates who understand
Transportation
Box trucks, vans, cars, buses and pickup trucks keeping families, communities and our daily operations moving.
- Rides for families, individuals and communities to appointments, interviews and classrooms
- Vehicles that accommodate personnel and day-to-day organizational operations
- Delivery of goods and essentials to neighbors in need
- Transportation support that makes employment and education sustainable
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