501(c)(3) Nonprofit · Est. 2008

Every person deserves a
safe place to call home

Community Haven provides emergency shelter, transitional housing, and long-term support services to help families find stability and rebuild their lives.

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1,200+
Families Housed
92%
Permanent Exit Rate
16 yrs
Serving Our Community

Our Mission

More than shelter — a path forward

Housing instability touches every part of life — health, employment, education, family. Community Haven meets people where they are and walks with them toward lasting stability. We believe crisis is a moment, not a destiny.

Our continuum of care moves residents from emergency beds to transitional apartments to permanent housing — with wraparound services at every step.

Emergency Shelter

96-bed facility open 365 days a year. Immediate safety, hot meals, and case management from night one.

Transitional Housing

18-month supported apartments where residents build savings, job skills, and housing history while stabilizing.

Employment Services

Résumé workshops, employer partnerships, and job coaching. 73% of program graduates secure employment within 60 days.

Family Services

On-site childcare, school liaison support, parenting resources, and trauma-informed care for children of all ages.

Our Impact

Real outcomes for real families

Last 12 Months

847

individuals received shelter services — the highest number in our 16-year history, and a 22% increase over the prior year.

Permanent Housing Exits

92%

of transitional residents exit to stable, permanent housing — well above the 68% national average.

Avg. Savings at Exit

$4,200

Residents leave with an emergency fund.

Children Enrolled

214

Kids maintained school enrollment during their family's stay.

Volunteer Hours

12K+

Community members gave their time this year.

Resident Stories

Voices of resilience

★★★★★

"When I arrived with my two kids and nothing else, the staff didn't make me feel like a burden — they made me feel like I mattered. Fourteen months later, we have our own apartment and I have a job I love."

Maria T.
Program graduate, 2024
★★★★★

"The employment coaching was the turning point. They didn't just help me find a job — they helped me understand my worth. I'm now a shift supervisor, and I volunteer here every Saturday."

David K.
Program graduate, 2023
★★★★★

"I was skeptical of programs like this. But Haven's case managers worked around my schedule and kept every promise they made. I'm proud to say my kids have only ever seen me fight for them."

Sandra R.
Program graduate, 2024

Leadership

The people behind the mission

Our team brings decades of social work, public policy, and community organizing experience to every decision we make.

Eleanor Walsh
Executive Director

20 years in affordable housing policy. Former director of city housing authority. MSW, State University.

James Morales
Director of Programs

Leads our continuum of care model. Licensed clinical social worker with 15 years direct service experience.

Rachel Lee
Dir. of Development

Raised $12M for community nonprofits over her career. Former major gifts officer at regional hospital system.

Thomas Chen
Dir. of Operations

Oversees facilities, volunteers, and compliance. Veteran of three AmeriCorps programs and Habitat for Humanity.

Get in Touch

We're here to help

Questions about our programs, volunteering, or how to refer someone in need? Reach out — a team member will respond within one business day.