Mission and Program
Talbot Interfaith Shelter was born from a partnership between people from different walks of life, all of whom were galvanized around a shared goal: ending homelessness on the Mid-Shore. To this day, many hundreds of volunteers, donors, and supporters come together each year to share in carrying out our mission and guiding the men, women, and children in our program from homelessness to Success.
At Talbot Interfaith Shelter, we recognize that we cannot fulfill our mission without the support of our donors, volunteers, and our incredible Mid-Shore community. Thus, our mission, vision, and principles are not ours alone - we share them with YOU, our partners in the fight against homelessness, and we carry them out together to help our neighbors achieve Success!
Our Shared Mission
We are dedicated to fighting homelessness on Maryland’s Mid-Shore by providing Shelter, Stability, Support, and a path to Success for families and individuals in need.
Our Shared Vision
Our vision is that no one in our community will ever have to spend a night on the streets, in a car or in the woods because he or she cannot find housing.
Our Shared Principles
We believe that all men, women, and children have an inherent right to adequate housing that is safe and secure. TIS is open to individuals of all races, genders, ethnic backgrounds, nationalities, sexual orientations and religions.
We establish policies and procedures that create an appropriate environment for guests, staff, and volunteers.
We are committed to working cooperatively with other private and public agencies to facilitate guests’ access to appropriate services and help them attain sustainable self-sufficiency.
Watch the Video Below To Learn More About Our Mission!
The S4 Program
The S4 Program (Shelter, Stability, Support, Success) is a comprehensive approach to fighting homelessness. Guests receive shelter, rigorous case management, connection to services, life skills training, and more. Scroll down to learn about how your support changes lives!
Our Shelter Homes
Homelike Environment
Our houses redefine what a homeless shelter should look like, and where our neighbors deserve to stay while getting on their feet.
Case Management
Each house has a case manager who creates a personalized plan for each guest and connects them with necessary resources.
Fellowship and Family
Guests live together, attend classes together, and share meals together. They form a fellowship, share their challenges and triumphs, and encourage each other.
Life Skills Training
Guests attend classes that help them build lasting self-sufficiency, like money management, job readiness, and more.
Daily "Family Dinners"
Dinner is provided by volunteers or local restaurants every night. Guests eat together, forming familial bonds.
Safety, Privacy, and Dignity
Our Shelters provide comfort and help our neighbors rebuild their confidence as they work towards independence.
Vine Street Property
Our building on Vine Street houses our Development and Maintenance Departments, an area where transitional housing guests can "shop" for furniture and home goods, and spaces for life skills classes and other activities such as yoga, meditation, and art therapy. We are exploring opportunities on this property that may allow us to expand further to help additional neighbors overcome homelessness.
Case Management
Guests in the S4 Program work with a Case Manager to identify their individual needs and develop a personalized plan for moving forward. Case Managers then provide guidance, connection with service providers, and encouragement as guests work through their plans.
TIS Case Managers Assist With:
Obtaining lost documentation
Securing employment
Mental Health treatment
Temporary Cash Assistance
Rental and utility Assistance
Health Insurance
ChildCare Funding
SNAP BeneFITS
….and much more!
Life Skills Training
The goal of the S4 Program is to address our guests’ underlying needs and prepare them to successfully live independently once they leave Talbot Interfaith Shelter. To that end, guests are required to attend Life Skills Training that will help them attain knowledge and tools that will help them once they are back living on their own. New classes are added as trends emerge with the guests participating in the program.
TIS Life Skills Classes Include:
TIS core Values/Character Counts
Getting Ahead in a Just Gettin’ By World
Financial Literacy (For Kids & Adults)
Anger Management
Job Readiness
Parenting
Staying Quit
Help Our Neighbors. Restore Hope. Change Lives. GIVE TODAY!
Your gift of $120 or $10 per month
may deliver seven weeks of case management for a neighbor in need.
Your gift of $300 or $25 per month
could provide a child with shelter and services for a week.
Your gift of $600 or $50 per month
can subsidize a family in Transitional Housing for up to 6 weeks.
Your gift of $1,000 or more
makes a life-changing impact on the families and individuals we serve.