Mission, Vision& Goals

OUR MISSION

To lift up the fallen, strengthen the weak, encourage the fainthearted, guide the lost, and provide a caring, safe refuge.

• Reduce poverty and homelessness in Chatham-Kent.

• Improve the quality of life for a person experiencing homelessness.

• Educate and enhance life skills.

• Assist in building self-worth.

• Communicate effectively with other professionals and community resources.

• Promote independent living with a holistic approach to healthy, safe, and spiritual practices.

• Connect with public services with respect, dignity, and accountability.

VISION

Chatham Hope Haven works to support residents of Chatham-Kent who find themselves homeless for a variety of reasons, including job loss, mental health issues, drug addictions, etc. 

Chatham Hope Haven offers a safe haven for ten homeless men in the Chatham-Kent area.

Our vision is:

• To share the gift of hope, comfort, peace, and most importantly, love, to people in need.

• Offer a refuge for men experiencing homelessness.

• Create a climate for hearing the misunderstood and give joy to the sad of heart

• Work with the community to offer resources.

• Encourage one to take responsibility of self.

• Experience high levels of spiritual health.

• Assist homeless men in becoming a more productive, independent part of the community.

• Educate the public.

GOALS

To provide the necessary tools, resources, and support to gain stable living conditions in an atmosphere of dignity, integrity, and respect.

WE BELIEVE

• Adults can achieve independence with appropriate resources, support, and education.

• To teach accountability for one’s own actions or inactions.

• Our philosophy benefits each man and the community.

• To develop future resource programs as we progress.

OUR SERVICES

• Caring and supportive volunteers

• Healthy snacks and meals

• Clean clothes and laundry services

• Emotional and spiritual supports

• Emergency referral services

• General life skills (housing prep)

• Secure, supervised place to socialize and sleep

• Community collaboration