Poverello House provides a variety of social services to our clients and is always seeking ways to expand those services. Apart from our day shelter, our services include:
Hot Meals
Breakfast (Everyday) at 8:30 AM
Lunch (Everyday) at 12:00 PM (noon)
Dinner (Monday - Friday) at 5:00 PM (Saturday, Sunday and on Holiday’s) a bag dinner is given at 12:00 PM (noon) with lunch.
Showers
Sunday - Friday from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
For more information contact Paul Stack (559) 498-6988.
Laundry Service
First five clients in line
Monday - Friday 6:30 AM to 6:45 AM
Clothing Distribution
Tickets given at 11:00 AM at the clothing warehouse on Tuesdays
Clothing can be picked up on Tuesday’s between 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM only
For more information contact Sam Saunders or Paul Stack (559) 498-6988.
Free Medical and Dental Clinic
Medical: Monday - Friday 12:45 PM until the last patient is seen or 5 PM. (Tickets are given to all those in line at 11:00 AM from the Contact Office)
Dental: Varies monthly (Tickets are given to those in line at
6:45 AM)
For more information contact Cecilia Lomeli (559) 442-4108.
Transportation, Mail Service and Referrals
Monday - Friday 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
For more information contact Poverello House Contact Office (559) 498-6988.
Emergency Food Bags
By referral from Catholic Charities
Monday - Friday 8:00 to 4:30 PM
For more information contact Poverello House Contact Office (559) 498-6988
Residential Rehab Program
Men Only
Intakes Monday’s & Thursday’s 9:30 AM
For more information contact Jimmie Gamble (559) 498-6988 Ext. 114.
Court Ordered Community Service
18 and older only, bring in picture ID & court paperwork
Sign up at Contact Office
Monday - Friday 8:00 AM to 11:15 AM and 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Community Service Work Hours: (Must work a minimum of five (5) hours each day)
Monday - Friday 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Saturday, Sunday & Holiday’s 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM
For more detailed rules and information contact Jessica Gonzalez (559) 498-6988 Ext.100.
Veterans Administration (VA)
Benefits, Claims & Questions
Fourth Thursday of each month 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM in the Family Dining Room.
For more information contact Gabriela Espinosa (559) 498-6988 ext. 101.
SPCA/Hope Animal Foundation Free Spay & Neuter Program
For homeless animals only
Sign ups: Last Monday of each month 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM (Animals must not have food from 9:00 PM until foundation pick up)
Hope Animal Foundation pick up: The next morning (Tuesday) at approx. 10:00 AM
Pet’s back to Poverello House later that afternoon
For more information contact Jessica Gonzalez (559) 498-6988 Ext. 100.
Naomi’s House
Overnight shelter for women 18 and older
Monday - Friday 4:30 PM to 7:00 AM
Saturday & Sunday from 12:45 PM or 5:45 PM to 7:00 AM
For more information contact Mary Ann Calderon (559) 498-6988.
Village of Hope
Temporary shelter for men and women 18 and older
Meetings for new village members:
Wednesday’s 9:30 AM
Incoming residents must attend the weekly Tuesday meeting at 9:30 AM & the Wednesday 9:30 AM meeting.
For more information contact Paul Stack (559) 498-6988.