Thank you for your interest and support of our efforts to open a transitional housing program for men in Delaware County.  We have launched a campaign to raise $250,000 by May 2025. Our immediate goal is to open a home with five beds to help single men in Delaware County who have no place to go. We are working to provide transitional housing to men reentering our community from jail, prison or treatment facilities so we can say “yes, we have a place in Delaware” when men call for help. Opening this home will enable us to meet this urgent need, gain valuable experience and establish vital community partnerships. As of October 1, we have raised over 60% of our goal!

A man who had been released from Delaware County Jail needed a place to stay and called the St. John Neumann Jail Ministry. He was living in his car and requested help.  Since there was no place for him in Delaware, the Jail Ministry attempted to find him room at a shelter in Newark or Marion.  He chose not to go out of town, and the Jail Ministry lost touch with him.  Most of the men in the jail ministry program have nowhere to go when they are released.  Many will choose to go back to the environment and the people that led to their arrest; some will ask to stay with acquaintances; and others will choose to live outdoors where they are not protected from the elements and may be harassed, assaulted or robbed.

As a supporter of our efforts, we wanted to provide an update on our progress. You will notice our name change to St. Vincent New Beginnings from Men’s Shelter of Delaware County.  This name better encompasses the “new beginning” we are providing for men who have nowhere to turn during their time of need. In addition to providing a safe place to live and meals, we will provide support services to help these men make positive changes in their lives.

We need your help to reach our goal.  Please consider joining us in the following ways:

• Provide a financial gift to the campaign. Any Donation will help us provide a safe place to live, groceries, access to social services, job skills and basic life skills.
  • A gift of $1,000 covers the basic living expenses of one resident for one month
  • A gift of $500 covers job placement services for one resident
  • A gift of $250 covers groceries for one week
  • A gift of $100 covers laundry costs for one month

• Consider joining our Board of Directors or becoming a volunteer.
• Continue praying for the successful opening.

Thank you for your consideration,

Board of Directors, St. Vincent New Beginnings

Elizabeth Curtis, Jeff Adair, Greig Douglas, John Getha, Phil Hanus, Nancy Thatcher