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Opportunities for the Men

 

In response to a suggestion by a shelter guests, we established a partnership with the local branch of the YMCA.  This is very popular, with many shelter guests taking advantage of the exercise facilities offered at the YMCA.  Several shelter guests use this facility on a regular basis.

We also recognized the need for local transportation by shelter guests: The Town of Wyoming offered to give us bicycles held by their police department.  This initial contribution of 14 bikes led to the idea of acquiring bicycles for use by shelter guests.  We have exceeded our goal of providing a sufficient “fleet” of bicycles so that each shelter guest may have access to one. 


We recognize that a number of shelter guests are unable to obtain employment in a competitive job market.  This may be due to mental health challenges, the need to report to a probation officer regularly, a lack of education and literacy, or some combination of factors that have served to keep some men at the bottom of our social structure.  Over time, some of these individuals will be able to work and to earn a living in a somewhat protected and carefully-supervised situation