San Fernando Valley Rescue Mission | Los Angeles Public Library

San Fernando Valley Rescue Mission

8756 Canby Ave.
Northridge, CA 91325

Phone: 818-960-0404 (Family Shelter)

Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30 am - 5 pm
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Admin: (818) 785-4476

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Nearby Branch: Northridge Branch Library

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L.A. County Service Provider Area: 2

The San Fernando Valley Rescue Mission was established as an outreach ministry of the Rescue Mission Alliance – a Christian based non-profit organization. In 2002, the Mission launched the Family Shelter program. The Family Shelter provides a fresh start to families who are experiencing homelessness by offering up to 10 months of shelter in a comfortable, home-like setting. The shelter includes community gathering spaces, a large dining room, a commercial kitchen, a computer lab and individual rooms for families. For families with infants, cribs and changing tables are provided. They also have a Shower Truck that travels throughout the valley.

Population Served: Children & Families, Teen/Young Adult, Single Adults, Women, Veterans, Immigrants

Resource Categories: Food, Housing, Services, Work

General Resources: Housing Referrals, Job Search Assistance, Meals, Personal Appearance, Social/Support Services, Temporary Housing

Additional Offerings: Clothing, Domestic Violence Assistance, Emergency Homeless Shelter, Showers

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