Homeless Services
St. Petersburg, Florida
The Right Help Right Now
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Who are the Homeless? ~ The fastest growing segment of the homeless population is families with children. ~ Of our nation's population, it is estimated that nearly 6% of adults have been homeless at some time of their lives. ~ About 66% of the homeless population are veterans. ~ In Pinellas County, as many as 1,600 persons may seek shelter NIGHTLY. ~ 24% of the County's homeless are children under the age of 18, and more than half of these are un-accompanied youth. ~ 44% of homeless adults have jobs. 14th Annual Holiday Hope Gala Saturday, November 6th St. Petersburg Country Club Call for more info! "Still no room at the Inn" Christmas Caroling Friday, December 10th Support job skill training for our clients through our new HUB program! Your vacation can benefit ASAP! Learn about our travel program. How one person makes a difference: Help offest our cost to run the shelter.
Our Mission...is to provide housing and basic necessities to the homeless through a Drop-In-Center and Emergency Shelter. Our focus is to guide individuals toward achievement of self-sufficiency and independent living.About ASAP ASAP has operated at 11th Ave S. in St. Petersburg since 1986. This non-profit organization is made up of many dedicated volunteers, from its Board to the many generous individuals who make donations of time, goods and money, and through grants from various government agencies. ASAP has a paid staff consisting of an Executive Director and Case Manager. They are supported by up to 4 Night Monitors and an Administrative Assistant. Over 80% of our income is directly spent on client services. The remainder is spent on staff and fund raising. One donor's note: 26 Years of Monetary Donations 3-1-2010 I have been contributing to ASAP every since its beginning many years ago. I am 100yrs old, don't see well, don't walk very well, and have 2 hearing aids - but I am still interested in ASAP. Hope this check will help. ~ Marguerite L. Smith. One client's note: I came from Corpus Christi, Texas. Traveling with two children wasn't easy. I came up here to get away from my abuser. When I first came up here I lived in Indiatlantic with my brothers-in-law. I was told that I was a beggar, so I guess my welcome there was overdue. So I had been looking at the Orlando coalition for the homeless. I called and called, no answer. I got on the computer and the first shelter that caught my eye was ASAP, so I thought about it but went on looking because my mind was on Orlando and then Miami. After looking for a while, ASAP showed up again. I said, well all they can say is no, so I called. Ms. Sharon answered the phone and she said, "Be here between 12 and 2 pm." I got there at 2:30 and by this time I thought we were too late. When I got here I felt right at home. I was so happy. ASAP was God-sent and has been ever since. I thank God for all the wonderful people I have met here. The memories I have of ASAP will never die. This is the one place that if you can't figure out what to do with your life, at least you still have your sanity when you leave. Love is something that you're raised with, but at ASAP Love is a Given. ~ Melanie Dee V.Help us spread the word! If your organization or religious group holds regular meetings, please contact us about providing a speaker. Karen Bolden, our Executive Director, will send someone from our speaker's bureau to help educate the community about ASAP Homeless Services. We are amazed by how few people are familiar with ASAP and what homelessness is truly about. Once people know the facts, they want to get involved! For details, call 727-823-5665. |