The Shepherd's Way (TSW) is a faith-based 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, founded in 1995, that has provided emergency shelter, housing assistance, and support services to thousands of homeless children and parents throughout Broward County over its fourteen years of existence.

Our Vision:       Every child a loving family;

Every home a supportive community.

Our Mission:     Providing hope for homeless and hurting families through services and partnerships with the Christian community

Our goal is to bring about transformation in the lives of homeless and hurting families through the provision of housing solutions and family services; and to serve as a guiding partner in transforming, educating, and bringing the Christian community into relationship with families served.

To accomplish these lofty endeavors, The Shepherd's Way offers the following programs:

Hope Central: In partnership with various other faith-based/community-based organizations, Hope Central provides a community drop-in center for families facing housing and economic crisis in their lives. Through partnerships we provide homeless services, housing, food pantry, mass feedings, budget counseling, daycare, afterschool care, and spiritual support. Many of the programs below are offered at Hope Central for families.

Faith In Action Community Housing: The program coordinates faith-based/community-based organizations to provide temporary "safe housing" for those families who are unable to enter into mainstream homeless programs because of a lack of availability. The program provides a safety net for families in need and works to ensure that children do not have to sleep on the street because area shelters are full. (100 families yearly)

Paul's Place Apartments Family Shelter: Our emergency shelter encompasses eleven apartment style units and the support services needed to assist homeless families to regain independence. Families receive case management, life/parenting skills training, employment assistance, and financial planning. (20 fam. yearly)

A⁺ces: Afterschool | Art | Academics Collaboration for Educational Success: A partnership with The Shepherd's Way, Broward County Schools and Young-at-Art Children's Museum, Aces provides homeless children residing in area  shelters with access to a comprehensive after school programs. Students receive snacks, tutoring, art/art appreciation from certified instructors at Hope Central as well as extra-curricular activities. The benefits include learning, improved health, increased exposure to career choices, enhanced social and psychological development. (30-40 children daily) 

Community Case Management: TSW provides case management support for families residing in subsidized housing throughout Broward County. Case Management provides the support necessary to maintain stable housing and transition into independent living. We partner with faith-based/community-based organizations that provide affordable housing/rental subsidies. (50-75 families yearly)

Crisis Pregnancy Support: TSW provides free counseling, pregnancy testing, and case management for women who are suspecting or experiencing unplanned pregnancies. TSW specializes in assisting homeless women and their families with the support necessary to ensure positive birth experiences. (20-30 fam. mthly)

Manna from Heaven/Financial Freedom: In partnership with Financial Freedom Christian Counseling, TSW provides groceries and budget counseling services for homeless/low-income families. The program ensures access to adequate and nutritious food resources and budget counseling. (150-200 fam. weekly)