Agency - Gabriel's Horn Corporation

The shelter's activities are predicated on the belief that a community can most effectively solve problems via collaboration among all of its constituents. To fulfill our mission, Gabriel's Horn will forge partnerships with every sector of the community. Our programs and services will make it possible for local businesses, other service providers, units of government, religious organizations and members of the community to work together in assisting people to permanently move into their own housing.

Description:
This is a temporary non-profit shelter whose purpose is to assist Porter County homeless residents obtain stable housing. All adults are required to attain employment and/or participate in an educational program that will lead to full-time employment, or have official documentation of the inability to work full-time. All school age children must attend school and do required homework. Residents share daily household tasks, maintain their living space and help clean and maintain common areas. Residents are required to attend weekly shelter meetings, individual counseling and provide documentation regarding employment status.

History:
Since our Board was formed in March of 2003, we have gone from seven individuals with no funds, to our present position of a very active Board sheltering people and meeting their everyday needs. In July of 2004, the Corporation purchased a building on McCool Road in Valparaiso, which was renovated into a homeless shelter. Gabriel's Horn serves single women and women with children. The shelter has five private bedrooms which can accommodate up to five families.

Contact people:

Mignon Kennedy, Executive Director, (phone), (email) Vicki Dennison, (phone), (email)

Address:

792 McCool Ave. Valparaiso, IN 46385 (See a map)