About Valley Restart Shelter
Valley Restart Shelter is a 501-C3 non-profit organization providing emergency shelter and services to the residents of the Hemet – San Jacinto Valley.
We are currently the only shelter serving this area, and have been
providing services for over 37 years now.
The services we provide include the following:
Supervision 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, including shelter, food and clothing.
These services are provided for in 30, 60, or 90 days based on need.
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Residents are provided services that include:
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Intensive case management;
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Developing life skills;
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Pre-employment support;
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Learning money management skills;
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Finding affordable housing
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After-school tutoring services;
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School district busing;
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Referrals to other programs;
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*Rental assistance for those who qualify;
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*A bus ticket to family who can help;
*Per Funding Availability​​
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Our Vision
To ensure a community where every person leaving Valley Restart has the opportunity to achieve
self-sufficiency through education and skill-building.
Equipping individuals with the ability to inspire others to do the same.
For more than a decade, Valley Restart Shelter's approach to preventing
homelessness has had a significant success rate.
We offer a hand UP -- not a hand OUT.
Up To 49 Beds,
6 Pallet Houses & an additional 6 Pallet Houses
to be added this year.
80-100% Of Residents Find Permanent Housing
47% Of Residents Are Children Under 18 Years of Age
Our Focus
Our primary focus is on homeless families with children and individuals who desire to change their circumstances and become self-sufficient. Individuals who are in need of a helping hand.
Our Admission Requirements
Admission into Valley Restart Shelter requires an application process. ​
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Have a valid I.D.
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Fill out an application
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Interviewed by our Case Worker
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Pass a criminal background check
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Submit random drug tests
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Seek legal source of income
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Be willing to see employment daily, if you are able bodied
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Deposit 80% of income into a savings for future housing expenses
Want to Volunteer?
Valley Restart Shelter is inviting you to volunteer and help us in our work serving the homeless community. Areas of service include Front Desk reception, organizing our pantry, assisting our Navigation team, case workers, Rapid Rehousing assistant, copies, Janitorial, and much more!
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Please stop by and complete a Volunteer Application and background check, Monday-Friday,
between 9 am - 12 noon.
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