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[[Image:theresa.jpg|left|thumb|250px|]]TERESA SHELTER. Opened in May 2006, Teresa Shelter offered women with their children who found themselves homeless due to circumstances beyond their controla place to stay for thirty days every three months. They could stay overnight, but were required to leave during the day when the thick sleeping pads used by the families on a carpeted floor were stored. Local churches provided towels, soap, blankets, garbage bags and shampoo. Each family was also provided with a 20-gallon tote to store personal items. They were able to use the laundry facilities, showers and community room. Before leaving in the morning, clients received a small breakfast. They also had access to community resources. (1) | [[Image:theresa.jpg|left|thumb|250px|]]TERESA SHELTER. Opened in May 2006, Teresa Shelter offered women with their children who found themselves homeless due to circumstances beyond their controla place to stay for thirty days every three months. They could stay overnight, but were required to leave during the day when the thick sleeping pads used by the families on a carpeted floor were stored. Local churches provided towels, soap, blankets, garbage bags and shampoo. Each family was also provided with a 20-gallon tote to store personal items. They were able to use the laundry facilities, showers and community room. Before leaving in the morning, clients received a small breakfast. They also had access to community resources. (1) | ||
In 2009 a $250,000 grant from the Iowa Finance Authority and a $5,000 grant from the Variety Club of Iowa provided financial support for a major renovation of the shelter. Work included a new hip roof, geothermal heating, replacement of floors, a front facade built around the main entrance, repaving the parking lot and creating a play space at the rear of the building for the women and children to enjoy. Interior modifications included partitions to give each woman her own privacy. (2) | In 2009 a $250,000 grant from the Iowa Finance Authority and a $5,000 grant from the Variety Club of Iowa provided financial support for a major renovation of the shelter. Work included a new hip roof, geothermal heating, replacement of floors, a front facade built around the main entrance, repaving the parking lot and creating a play space at the rear of the building for the women and children to enjoy. Interior modifications included partitions to give each woman her own privacy. (2) By 2011, Teresa Shelter had served more than 1,230 homeless women and children. (3) In 2016 the shelter received between fifty and eighty requests for shelter each month. (4) | ||
Teresa Shelter and [[MARIA HOUSE]] were part of the [[OPENING DOORS]] program in Dubuque. In 2017 in collaboration with [[STEEPLE SQUARE]], Opening Doors officials announced that the former St. Mary's School was being converted into 12 two and three-bedroom apartments. Permanent supportive housing was being provided graduates of Maria House and Teresa Shelter in eight of the units. ( | Teresa Shelter and [[MARIA HOUSE]] were part of the [[OPENING DOORS]] program in Dubuque. In 2017 in collaboration with [[STEEPLE SQUARE]], Opening Doors officials announced that the former St. Mary's School was being converted into 12 two and three-bedroom apartments called Francis Apartments. Permanent supportive housing was being provided graduates of Maria House and Teresa Shelter in eight of the units. (5) | ||
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2. Montgomery, Jeff. "Dubuque Woman Does Her Homework on Homelessness," ''Telegraph Herald'', January 9, 2017, p. 65A | 2. Montgomery, Jeff. "Dubuque Woman Does Her Homework on Homelessness," ''Telegraph Herald'', January 9, 2017, p. 65A | ||
3. | 3. Hogstrom, Erik, "Doors to Open on Fundraising Effort," ''Telegraph Herald'', July 7, 2011, p. 1 | ||
4. "Opening Doors Announces Third Doorway of Hope," ''Telegraph Herald'', May 30, 2017, p. 10 | 4. Montgomery | ||
5. "Opening Doors Announces Third Doorway of Hope," ''Telegraph Herald'', May 30, 2017, p. 10 | |||
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Revision as of 03:51, 21 September 2017
TERESA SHELTER. Opened in May 2006, Teresa Shelter offered women with their children who found themselves homeless due to circumstances beyond their controla place to stay for thirty days every three months. They could stay overnight, but were required to leave during the day when the thick sleeping pads used by the families on a carpeted floor were stored. Local churches provided towels, soap, blankets, garbage bags and shampoo. Each family was also provided with a 20-gallon tote to store personal items. They were able to use the laundry facilities, showers and community room. Before leaving in the morning, clients received a small breakfast. They also had access to community resources. (1)
In 2009 a $250,000 grant from the Iowa Finance Authority and a $5,000 grant from the Variety Club of Iowa provided financial support for a major renovation of the shelter. Work included a new hip roof, geothermal heating, replacement of floors, a front facade built around the main entrance, repaving the parking lot and creating a play space at the rear of the building for the women and children to enjoy. Interior modifications included partitions to give each woman her own privacy. (2) By 2011, Teresa Shelter had served more than 1,230 homeless women and children. (3) In 2016 the shelter received between fifty and eighty requests for shelter each month. (4)
Teresa Shelter and MARIA HOUSE were part of the OPENING DOORS program in Dubuque. In 2017 in collaboration with STEEPLE SQUARE, Opening Doors officials announced that the former St. Mary's School was being converted into 12 two and three-bedroom apartments called Francis Apartments. Permanent supportive housing was being provided graduates of Maria House and Teresa Shelter in eight of the units. (5)
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Source:
1. Nevans-Pederson, Mary, "Public Praises New Women's Shelter," Telegraph Herald, April 26, 2006, p. 1
2. Montgomery, Jeff. "Dubuque Woman Does Her Homework on Homelessness," Telegraph Herald, January 9, 2017, p. 65A
3. Hogstrom, Erik, "Doors to Open on Fundraising Effort," Telegraph Herald, July 7, 2011, p. 1
4. Montgomery
5. "Opening Doors Announces Third Doorway of Hope," Telegraph Herald, May 30, 2017, p. 10