Want to learn more about homelessness? Check out The Street, a photography exhibit by PNS volunteer and acclaimed photographer B.J. Lacasse. B.J. spent three days in August documenting the lives of Fort Worth's destitute,
from encampments to the kitchen of PNS' Main Shelter. More than 40 black and white photos are available to purchase and 100 percent of the proceeds benefit the Presbyterian Night Shelter.
The exhibit will
be on display from January 22 to March 22 at the Fort Worth Central Library in the West Wing Gallery (500 W. Third St., Fort Worth 76102). Times: Sunday 1 – 5 p.m.; Monday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Tuesday 12 to 8 p.m.;
Wednesday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Thursday 12 to 8 p.m.; Friday 10 a.m. to 6 a.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
For more information, please contact Heather at 817-632-7415 or hwhite@pns-tc.org
The Presbyterian Night Shelter is pleased to announce that Toby Owen has been named the new Executive Director of the Shelter. Toby, who will join the Shelter on Sept. 14,
comes from the All Church Home for Children in Fort Worth where he worked since 1995 holding various positions such as Vice President of Residential Services, Director of
Residential Services, Intensive Group Home Supervisor, Case Manager and Houseparent. Toby holds a master's degree in Church and Community Ministry from the Southwestern
Baptist Theological Seminary and a master's degree in social work from the University of Texas at Arlington. He received his bachelor's degree from Oklahoma Baptist University.
Past and present elected positions include the Performance Review Committee of the Tarrant County Homeless Coalition, Tarrant County Homeless Coalition Board of Directors,
Texas Network of Youth Services and Texas Alliance of Children and Family Services.
Operation Move Out!
The Presbyterian Night Shelter is ending homelessness one individual at a time through Operation Move Out! Through the city of Fort Worth's 10-Year Plan to End Homelessness,
the Presbyterian Night Shelter has received funding to help move out 65 of the most vulnerable homeless clients into apartments or homes starting in May. PNS is
asking volunteers to donate basic furniture items, toiletries and other household necessities so the clients aren't moving into empty homes. Having a comfortable
home will ensure their successful and decrease any chances of re-entering the Shelter. PNS no longer has access to a warehouse but donations can be dropped off at the Main Shelter.
PNS is hoping to provide some of the following for each client:
Furniture (gently used OK):
Bed, mattress, box spring and frame (preferably twin size)
Couch or loveseat
Recliner
Dinette table with chairs or card table with chairs
Dresser/bureau
Lamp
Linens (Gently used OK):
Sheets (twin size)
Comforters/blankets
Pillows, pillowcases
Towels, washcloths
Toiletry items:
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper, paper towels
Deodorant
Toothbrushes, toothpaste
Shaving cream, razors
Kitchen items (Gently used OK):
Plates, cups, forks, knives, spoons
Other:
Shower curtain, liner
TV or radio
Suggested places to shop:
1. Your garage, your neighbor's garage (for unused furniture)
2. Dollar Store
3. Thrift Store
4. Wal-Mart
5. The Salvation Army or Goodwill
To make a donation, please bring items to the Main Shelter at 2400 Cypress Street,
Fort Worth, TX 76102 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to noon or contact Heather White at 817-632-7415 or hwhite@pns-tc.org to
schedule a pick up.
For nearly 25 years, the Presbyterian Night Shelter (PNS) in east Fort Worth has served the needs of Tarrant County's homeless.
The largest provider of services for the homeless, PNS is the only free area emergency shelter without length-of-stay restrictions.
Located in the shadows of downtown Fort Worth, the Shelter believes in respecting the dignity of its clients, while supplying meals,
beds, and basic human care to an average of 704 homeless men and women every night and approximately 3,040 annually.
The Shelter provides hope to its clients and is working to end homelessness. Through counseling and specialized programs, PNS provides
resources so clients can reenter mainstream society. For example, 35 homeless people are employed by the Shelter and day-to-day
operations. Case management and specialized services are also provided at each of the four facilities on the 5-acre campus.
Click to learn more about the Presbyterian Night Shelter
Mission Possible!
Presbyterian Night Shelter provides a place of trust, respect and caring for homeless people, helping them regain their quality of life.
Our vision is to end homelessness one individual at a time. In doing so, PNS provides for the needs of the homeless (food, shelter and basic human care)
while respecting their dignity. The largest provider of homeless services in the area, PNS also provides counseling and resources (proper identification,
permanent housing, employment, financial assistance, etc.) enabling clients to reenter mainstream society.
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