SHELTER FOR THE HOMELESS
STREET POVIDENCE is presently sheltering the homeless men and women with mental and physical disabilities in NINE Shelter Homes across Goa. Of these SIX are dedicated to the cause of distressed homeless women and the other THREE provide Shelter to homeless men from the streets. Majority of the residents are mentally or physically challenged. It is a herculean task looking after them but our care-givers are doing their utmost to rehabilitate them.
Our first Shelter Home started in December, 2017 from a private Benefactor. Situated in Porvorim Baixo it can shelter 10 men.
Our Shelter Home in Assonora has the capacity to house 30 men. Situated on the Assonora hilltop we are using the premises of the St. Michael’s Church since 2018, through the good offices of the Church Committee.
This women’s Shelter Home is located in Calangute village. Belonging to the FMCK Sisters, it can accommodate 12 women residents. There is ample space around the Home for outdoor activities.
This women’s Shelter Home is located in Candolim village. Belonging to the FMCK Sisters, it can accommodate 10 women residents.
This Shelter Home situated in Guirim belongs to the Fatima Sisters. It is meant for distressed homeless women and can accommodate 12 women residents.
The Ground floor premises is for homeless Men & 1st floor premises is for homeless Women. Situated in Guirim, these can accommodate 10 Men & 20 women.
This women’s Shelter Home on the top floor of a residential House located in Tivim village. It can accommodate 10 women residents. There is ample space around the Home for outdoor activities.
Feeling the need to house more homeless and distressed women, we approached the FMCK Sisters for accommodation. It is situated in Cavelossim. A part of this residence is used to house 20 women.