Share provides services to individuals and families and prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, economic status, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation and marital or family status.
Sources of Our Funding
Government Grants: 54%
In-kind Donations/Fundraising: 34%
Private Donations/Foundation Grants: 12%
How Our Money Is Spent
Operating Expenses for Shelters: 25%
ASPIRE/Transitional Housing Program: 27%
Hunger Response Programs: 19%
Share Outreach: 8%
Financial Programs: 1%
Administration: 6%
Fundraising Expenses: 14%
What We Accomplished in 2008
105,000 Meals served by the Hot Meals Program
54,417 Hours of Volunteer labor provided to Share’s Programs
12,556 People received holiday gifts, 451 Adopt-a-Family households through Holiday Cheer Program
10,000+ Individuals accessed Share programs
1,667 Individuals served by Share Outreach
1,583 Individuals, including 347 children sheltered
438 Children served through the Backpack Program
313 Children served through the Summer Lunch Program
120 Households served each month through ASPIRE
Share strives to protect the identity of all clients and to treat each individual with care and dignity to establish safety, trust and confidence in our programs. To that end, employees and Board members sign a Confidentiality Policy (available for review via the link below).
Confidentiality Policy
Privacy Policy
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I access shelter services provided by Share?
Families, single women and single men: if you are in need of shelter or know someone who is, call the Emergency Shelter Clearinghouse at (360) 695-9677.
Daily living services – offered through Share Outreach – are available Monday through Friday on a walk-in basis, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at 1115 W 13th Street (located in the portable buildings across the street from Share House). These services include access to showers, laundry facilities, clothing, mail and transportation assistance.
When are meals offered at Share House?
Monday to Friday: 6:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday: 9:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Meals are free and open to the public.
What are the necessary qualifications for Share ASPIRE/transitional housing program? And, how can I apply to the ASPIRE program?
Those eligible for ASPIRE include families, disabled individuals and honorably discharged veterans. Applicants must be homeless at the time of application and working with a qualified case manager on a monthly basis.
For more information on ASPIRE, contact Dee Sanders, ASPIRE Program Director, at (360) 448-2121.
Do you charge for any of your services?
Services are provided at no cost to our clients.
What percentage of each dollar spent by Share goes directly to services and programs?
94% of total expenditures go directly to Share services and programs.
I would like to make a financial contribution to Share. How can I do this?
Donations can be made by credit card on our Web site. Click on “Donate Now” in the upper, right-hand corner of the home page; you will be directed to a secure page to make your donation. Checks can be mailed to: Share, PO Box 1209, Vancouver WA 98666.
I am interested in learning about employment opportunities at Share. How can I do this?
Our Web site includes a listing of all current employment opportunities. Click on “About Us” and then select “Employment.”
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