HISTORY
Thomas House Family Shelter is located in what city?
Garden Grove
Which of the following services does Thomas House NOT provide?
Cosmetology Training
What percentage of our families obtain full-time employment, save the equivalent of 2-months rent/mortgage, and obtain permanent housing?
80 - 90%
This year's Casino Night theme is what?
Mardi Gras
Every month a company or organization can host a birthday party at Thomas House for residents who have a birthday in the same month. Another way to help with birthdays is to?
Donate a birthday cake
Thomas House Family Shelter was founded in what year?
1986
How often are residents required to meet with their Case Manager?
Weekly
In a year, about how many families in Orange County does Thomas House empower to become independent and self-sufficient through?
30-40 families
How many staff members are employed at Thomas House Family Shelter?
10
Thomas House appreciates any type of volunteer services and time. What is an example of a great way to provide your talents?
Providing pro bono services, i.e. technology, development, marketing, finance, legal, administration, or events.
Who are the founders of Thomas House
Bernie and Mary Selz
Thomas House's Serving Supper Program is an opportunity for companies and other organizations to serve dinner to all the residents at the shelter. After dinner, the adults are required to participate in what activity?
Parenting Class
What percentage of the resident's income is required to go towards their savings while living at Thomas House?
80%
In the beginning how many apartments did Bernie and Mary use to help homeless families?
2 apartments, which now currently serve as our Youth Development and Program offices at the shelter.
Thomas House does not allow children to volunteer. True of False
False
Thomas House expanded this past summer, how many additional apartment units were added?
8
How many counseling sessions are our residents are required to complete?
At least 10
Approximately, how many calls does Thomas House receive annually from individuals and families seeking help?
18,000
What is another event that benefits Thomas House Family Shelter?
Our annual Autumn Reflections Gala
Your group can work together to collect or provide much-needed items for our residents in one of our Seasonal Drives. Which one is NOT a drive
New Year's Drive
Who was the first Executive Director of Thomas House Family Shelter and is still heavily involved with the organization?
Sister Kathy Stein
In July 2018 we launched our expanded Homeless Prevention Services to better serve who?
Thomas House graduate families with children and at-risk, low income families in our local community.
Since opening, how many families with children has Thomas House Family Shelter serviced?
Thomas House has provided quality, caring, and comprehensive shelter and supportive services to over 1,500 families with children
Where is the new building located?
Across the street from the current shelter
How many members currently sit on our Board of Directors?
16. Thomas House continues to look for individuals who are interested in joining our Board, or one of our committees (Marketing, Development, Facilities, etc.)