HomeFirst, San Jose CA

This organization is one of the most caring I've seen. There are many areas they can help in. Housing, rent, utilities, bus fare. Plus they run a very good soup kitchen, with a shelter on a first come - first serve basis.

There are many barriers to be able to stay here. They don't allow people to walk in for services such as showers or meals unless you are staying here. Couples can't stay together, children and pets aren't allowed and there is rampant theft and favoritism.

It's a decent place as far as shelters go. They are doing away with he lottery bed placement and by October 30th you will need to be enrolled in a program to work for your bed and board. Either 45 days with I the facility or have a 32 + hour week job. There is a lot of theft so travel light and keep your belongings close to you. Close to light rail and bus lines. There is a curfew and rules to follow. 3 meals a day, laundry on site and personal hygeine is provided.

I used to volunteer at my local shelter and help out others out of the kindness of my hart. I found myself homeless with a job and was looking for a safe place to stay the night, I walked 5 miles to this place and was greeted with the meanest person I have ran into since I have been out here. I don't feel like these people are there to help people because they feel compelled to.but because they can make a pay check. I don't feel safe in a place like that. Go elsewhere.

It needs to be God's fearing place. Needs immediate attention & assistance. Set up priorities. Met the primary needs of all the clients. Provide sufficient hard workers.