How do we measure the success rate? The ultimate goal for all of our guests is sustainable financial independence.  As this is quite a long

We are fortunate to have support from every corner of our community.  Hundreds of volunteers help provide supervision, meals, and fellowship for the guests in

Although some guests are able to graduate directly from our shelter homes into their own housing, many need additional time and support on their journey

Both our shelters and our transitional apartments are drug and alcohol-free facilities.  Use of these substances is grounds for immediate dismissal.  Guests know that they

When we were a rotating winter shelter, guests would have to leave at 7 am each morning so that the faith communities could operate for

Our program is certainly not for everyone.  It is a long process, and takes a lot of stamina, the ability to follow rules and respect

Guests are generally referred to us by local service agencies, other Mid-Shore shelters that do not have space available, and sometimes the local police department

Potential guests must call in and speak with a Case Manager if they need shelter.  The Case Manager performs a phone interview and collects information

S4 stands for: Shelter, Stability, Support, Success.  This is the program we have developed to guide guests from homelessness to independence.  Once they are Sheltered,

Every guest admitted into our program has different needs.  Some come to us with just the clothes on their backs, while others are already employed

Our goal for our guests is Success.  Giving them an arbitrary time limit to reach that goal would almost certainly result in a return to

Our Shared Mission: Talbot Interfaith Shelter is dedicated to fighting homelessness on Maryland’s Mid-Shore by providing Shelter, Stability, Support, and a path to Success for