Mission

Our Mission
The Arlington Life Shelter shepherds homeless men, women and children towards a lifestyle of self-sufficiency.

Our Approach
The Arlington Life Shelter is not just a place to stay and get a meal.  It is a place to begin removing the roadblocks and rebuilding the confidence and skills required to return to self-sufficiency.  The Board of Directors, volunteers and staff have high expectations for the homeless men, women and children served by the agency, giving them constant support to meet those expectations.

Developing an effective, therapeutic relationship with each individual or family member is the most essential component of the services provided at the Arlington Life Shelter.  Staff members partner with each resident to develop a measurable service plan focusing on their strengths, their abilities to grow and their capacities to take control of their lives.  A coordinated, team approach is used to identify and address all of the needs of residents in a flexible, holistic manner.