“I have been forced to start over and find myself again. Helen Wright Center has been an absolute blessing for me. I am ashamed to find myself in this position of being homeless. I was raised to be able to take care of myself. The Helen Wright Center staff has been so nurturing- they love you until you can love yourself again. Since I don’t have any family here, they have been like family.” – A Helen Wright Center Guest
The Helen Wright Center for Women (HWCW) works to reduce homelessness by providing temporary housing and support services to promote independence. Among these are:
- transitional shelter for 300 homeless women anually
- offering basic needs and case management to help homeless women move toward independence and permanent housing
- special programs such as yoga, women’s support group, game nights and workshops for life skills, job readiness, home ownership, self-esteem and health-related issues
- providing a safe and supportive environment for women in crisis
General Information
There normally is a waiting list for the Helen Wright Center for Women. Applicants must leave contact information and call in daily to check on space availability.
- Guests, with the support of a case manager, set goals.
- Guests must be drug and alcohol free.
- Guests complete chores each morning and evening to keep the Center clean and running smoothly.
- Each guest has an initial stay of up to two months and can apply for extensions.
- Guests make a commitment to live in a community environment.
Homelessness at a Glance
Shelters in Wake County- http://www.wakegov.com/humanservices/housing/homeless/default.htm
Homelessness in North Carolina- http://www.ncceh.org/
