Family Emergency Shelter Coalition
Founded | 1986 |
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Type | Non-profit organization |
Focus | Homeless shelter, Support services |
Location |
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Area served | Alameda County, California |
Revenue | $1.160 million (2010)[1] |
Website | www.fescofamilyshelter.org |
The Family Emergency Shelter Coalition (FESCO) is a non-profit organization in Hayward, California[2] which aims to provide shelter, transitional housing and support services for families and children in Alameda County.[3]
According to greatnonprofits.org's nationwide ranking among shelter homes, FESCO was the only homeless shelter in the East Bay to get a top ranking.[4][5]
By 2006, FESCO claimed to provide 24 Shelter beds, as well as support services including hot meals and housing readiness activities.[6]
Also, they are listed under the directory[7] of National Coalition for the Homeless.
History
The organization incorporated in 1986. Its main purpose was to keep families together during their homelessness period.[8] After a restoration of two-story home, they started to begin serving homeless families in 1988 as a shelter which can accommodate 8-10 families at a time.[8] After the first year, Fesco started to provide support services to homeless families.
See also
References
- ↑ "FESCO Financials".
- ↑ "RHO's Giving Program".
- ↑ "FESCO The Family Shelter Summary".
- ↑ Carolyn Copeland (28 January 2001). "Alameda County Homeless Shelter Among Top-Rated Nationwide".
- ↑ "Food & Shelter 2010 Nonprofits".
- ↑ Fall CDBG Funded Agency Tour, City of Hayward Citizens Advisory Commission, 2006
- ↑ "National Coalition for the Homeless Directory".
- 1 2 "FESCO The Family Shelter".