Frequently Asked Questions

There are 305 people experiencing homelessness. 233 live in the City of Hanford Source: Kings Tulare Homeless Alliance 2020 Point in Time Report(undefined)

• 54% are Men • 46% are Women • 24% with Children • 76% without Children • 28 people are Veterans • 95 people have a disability • 18 are unaccompanied Youth Source: Kings Tulare Homeless Alliance 2020 Point in Time (undefined)

People become homeless for a variety of reasons: • Poverty • Lack of affordable housing • Physical/mental illness or disability • Substance abuse • Job loss or decline in income • Domestic violence and abuse • Unemployment • Prison release • Downturn in the economy • Changes and cuts in public assistance programs • Family deterioration/abandonment • Years of institutional living (mental health, drug treatment, prison, foster care, etc.)

Yes, they can stay with us for 5 nights and then they are required to work at one of the following: 1. Women – Thrift Processing 2. Men – Drop-offs/Pick-ups, Housing Repairs, Alley Cleaning, Downtown Pressure Washing Crew, or at one of our Recycling Centers.

Cleaning supplies, food, laundry detergent, toiletries such as toothbrushes, toothpaste, shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, feminine hygiene items, adult diapers, soap; Celebrate Recovery Bibles

Our Thrift Store which is located at 126 W. 7th Street. (Please indicate if the items you are dropping off are for Kings Gospel Mission shelter.)