If we help with "basic needs" we can prevent "homelessness and welfare dependency". No progress is possible without shelter, food and clothing.

By supplementing these basic necessities, people have the ability to pay their rent and utilities. Then, they are able to move their lives forward. The Unity Shoppe also teaches volunteers office and computer skills, merchandising, inventory control and customer relations  as we prepare people for future job opportunities.

More than 14,000 people are referred yearly by over 260 non-profit agencies, churches, schools and hospitals. By providing a central distribution facility available to all non-profits we can eliminate duplication and save countless dollars.  This makes it possible to help more people with better and more consistent support services.