THE MIDNIGHT MISSION
Programs
Basic Safety-Net Services
THE MISSION: SINCE THE MIDNIGHT MISSION'S INCEPTION IN 1914, THE CORNERSTONE OF OUR SERVICES HAS BEEN PROVIDING BASIC SAFETY-NET SERVICES TO THOSE WHO ARE HOMELESS OR IN NEED IN THE LOS ANGELES AREA. OUR COURTYARD SHELTER AND SERVICE PROGRAMS PROVIDE NIGHTLY SHELTER IN A SERVICE RICH ENVIRONMENT. ON-SITE SERVICES INCLUDE MEALS THREE TIMES DAILY/365 DAYS A YEAR, SHELTER, HYGIENE CENTER, RESTROOMS AND SHOWERS, EMPLOYMENT AND EDUCATION CENTER, ACCESS TO 12-STEP RECOVERY SERVICES, A MEDICAL AND DENTAL CLINIC IN PARTNERSHIP WITH LOS ANGELES CHRISTIAN HEALTH CENTER, U.S. MAIL SERVICE, CLOTHING, A SALON FOR HAIRCUTS AND SHAVES, ON-SITE CASE MANAGEMENT AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES. DURING THE DAY, OUR FACILITY IS A PLACE TO CONNECT WITH NEEDED SERVICES; AT NIGHT IT BECOMES A SAFE PLACE TO SLEEP AWAY FROM THE VIOLENCE OF THE STREETS. WE USE OUR MEALS AS A FORM OF LOW-BARRIER OUTREACH AND A FORM OF PROGRESSIVE ENGAGEMENT TO INCREASE SERVICES THAT MAY END A PERSON'S EPISODE OF HOMELESSNESS. THE REGIONAL REQUIREMENTS DUE TO COVID-19 PLACE LIMITATIONS ON SERVICES FOR AGENCIES SERVING PEOPLE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS. IN THE LAST 12 MONTHS, 866 WOMEN AND MEN RECEIVED INTERIM HOUSING, 680,735 MEALS WERE PROVIDED TO PEOPLE ACCESSING DAILY SERVICES. WE ALSO PROVIDED HYGIENE SERVICES TO 46,248 AND HANDED OUT 58,905 HYGIENE KITS. OVER 525 ACCESSED THE EDUCATION & CAREER CENTER RESULTING IN NEW EMPLOYMENT, ENHANCE EDUCATION, IT CERTIFICATES, AND IMPROVED COMPUTER SKILLS.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJul 1, 2020 – Jun 30, 2021Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$10.6MHomelight Family Living Program
FAMILY LIVING: THE MIDNIGHT MISSION'S HOMELIGHT FAMILY LIVING PROGRAM PROVIDES A PATH FOR FAMILIES IN CRISIS TO REUNIFY AND REBUILD THEIR LIVES WITH THE TOOLS NEEDED TO BE SELF-SUFFICIENT AND STABLY HOUSED. IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS, HOMELIGHT PROVIDED INDIVIDUALLY TAILORED SERVICES AND TRANSITIONAL HOUSING TO 26 FAMILIES COMPRISED OF 32 ADULTS AND 39 CHILDREN. HOMELIGHT SERVICES FOCUSES ON RESTORING THE WHOLE FAMILY. SERVICES INCLUDE ASSESSMENTS, CASE MANAGEMENT, INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY THERAPY, EMPLOYMENT DEVELOPMENT, FINANCIAL LITERACY AND DEBT REDUCTION, HOUSEHOLD BUDGETING, FINANCIAL PLANNING, LIFE SKILLS AND ON-SITE GROUPS DESIGNED TO INCREASE FAMILY STABILITY AND EMPOWERMENT. THE SERVICE RICH ENVIRONMENT IS HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL AND 80% OF FAMILIES SUCCESSFULLY TRANSITIONED TO APPROPRIATE HOUSING FOR THEIR UNIQUE NEEDS. ADULTS RECEIVE JOB TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT DEVELOPMENT SERVICES, ACCESS TO VOCATIONAL TRAINING, FINANCIAL LITERACY, CASE MANAGEMENT AND EACH FAMILY CAN START A SAVINGS ACCOUNT. CHILDREN RECEIVE MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES AS NEEDED, CONNECTIONS WITH SCHOOLS AND ON-SITE TUTORING TO MAINTAIN GRADE LEVEL, HAVE DAILY ACCESS TO THE COMPUTER LAB, AND DAILY PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES THROUGH THE ON-SITE PLAYGROUND. FAMILIES RECEIVING THESE INTENSIVE SERVICES THRIVE AND LEAVE WITH TOOLS NEEDED TO BE SELF-SUFFICIENT.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJul 1, 2020 – Jun 30, 2021Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$318.4KHealthy Living Program
HEALTHY LIVING: OUR HEALTHY LIVING PROGRAM IS OPEN TO ANYONE STRUGGLING WITH SUBSTANCE ABUSE DISORDERS (SUD). THE MIDNIGHT MISSION'S HOLISTIC APPROACH TO RECOVERY IS BASED ON THE ABSTINENCE SOCIAL MODEL OF 12-STEP RECOVERY IN A GROUP LIVING SETTING. WE COMBINE SOCIAL MODEL ABSTINENCE WITH EDUCATION, MEDICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER THERAPY, AND PARTICIPATION IN AN ABSTINENCE-BASED 12-STEP COMMUNITY. SERVICES ARE PROVIDED IN A STRUCTURED ENVIRONMENT THAT IS PERSON-CENTERED AND INCLUDES GOAL PLANNING, EDUCATION, ACCOUNTABILITY, AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF A POSITIVE SOBER SUPPORT NETWORK. CASE MANAGEMENT IS DESIGNED TO BUILD ON PERSONAL STRENGTHS, IDENTIFY POTENTIAL CHALLENGES, AND WORK TOWARD CHANGING NEGATIVE PATTERNS OF THINKING AND BEHAVIOR. EDUCATION GROUPS INCLUDE RELAPSE PREVENTION, HEALTH EDUCATION, LIFE SKILLS AND RECOVERY PLANNING. PERSONAL ACCOUNTABILITY AND SELF-SUFFICIENCY ARE KEY COMPONENTS OF THIS SERVICE-RICH PROGRAM. IN FISCAL YEAR 2020 - 2021, 114 PARTICIPANTS ENTERED OUR HEALTHY LIVING PROGRAM. DURING THIS PERIOD, 21% SUCCESSFULLY TRANSITIONED OUT OF THE PROGRAM WITH THE TOOLS NEEDED TO STAY SOBER.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJul 1, 2020 – Jun 30, 2021Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$595.7K
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