Services of The STAR Family Center
Direct Services
- Obtaining critical documents for homeless people that have been lost or destroyed – birth certificates, social security cards, and identification cards. This improves the chances of obtaining work.
- Bicycles – providing used bicycles for homeless people to travel to and from work.
- Bus passes – for homeless people who have recurring medical appointments.
- Assistance in completing SNAP applications to qualify for food assistance.
- Haircuts – provided by volunteers, allows homeless people to keep up their appearance and prepare for job interviews.
- Medical services – provided in partnership with Halifax Medical Center, a RN is present full-time and provides medical services and referrals when necessary. The services include wound care, treatment of injuries and illnesses and fast-track referral for more serious cases.
- Internet access – for job searching
- Laundry and showers
- Notary services
- Prescription assistance – for homeless people unable to purchase prescription medicine.
- Telephone usage for making interview appointments and being in touch with family.
Bridge of Hope
- Daily noon meal for general homeless population.
- All meals for residents of the STAR Family Shelter.
STAR Family Shelter
- 24 rooms/94 bed spaces.
- For families with children.
- Provides up to six months of shelter for homeless families to get on their feet.
- Day care provided for children so parents can seek work.
- Tutoring provided for children in shelter’s media center.
- Classes provided to families on finance and family dynamics.
The STAR Family Center
A Division of Halifax Urban Ministries
340 North Street
Daytona Beach, FL 32114
Raul Gonzalez, Director of Operations
386.252.9400
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