Presbyterian Night Shelter

Since 1984, Presbyterian Night Shelter has provided a place of trust, respect, and caring for those most vulnerable in our community. As a low-barrier shelter with no length-of-stay restrictions, all who are in need are welcome. We offer a variety of programs and provide access to critical services and resources to meet the needs of men, women, and children experiencing homelessness in Tarrant County. Our goal is simple: equip every guest with the skills and confidence necessary to successfully transition to a safe, stable, and independent lifestyle. We strive to prepare guests for life outside Presbyterian Night Shelter, setting them up to successfully maintain their independence.

We welcome anyone without a home. And then we help them find one. We do so much more than provide fr

Goal One: emergency shelter and housing assistance

Goal Two: comprehensive resource center and day shelter

Goal Three: job training and employment opportunities

Leadership training and development trainings.

Strategic partnerships within the community to grow the impact of our mission.

Early last year, winter storm Uri hit our community hard knocking out power; freezing and bursting pipes; and subjecting Texas to frigid temperatures for days on end. We were not immune to the havoc wreaked by the storm, losing power to seven buildings across campus for close to 40 hours and suffering broken pipes in multiple buildings, causing serious damage. In the midst of the dangerously cold temperatures, as frontline staff and other members of the Presbyterian Night Shelter team sought assistance from the community, 600 of our most vulnerable neighbors and the staff serving them were without the most basic human needs. Our kitchen staff was unable to cook a hot meal for our guests; families at Morris Foundation Family Services Center transported buckets of water just to be able to use toilets; frontline staff members worked tirelessly to keep guests (and themselves) warm with blankets and sheets generously donated by the community. While being without power, water, and basic necessities created challenges for guests and staff, the overwhelming response from our community, from individuals, groups, churches, and local businesses and organizations. In the aftermath of the storm, it was clear that additional preparations were needed to stave off the effects of any future natural disaster that might keep us from meeting the basic needs of our guests. With the development of an emergency weather response plan, we have made areas of improvement in four distinct areas: Power/Energy (Installing 3 full capacity generators and 2 small capacity generators throughout campus.); Water Storage (Installing water tanks at 4 facilities on campus, upwards of 60,000 gallons of water.); Access to Food (Purchasing a mobile food kitchen and procuring emergency food supplies.); and Emergency Supply Storage (Increasing our general storage capacity for emergency preparedness items.)