We seek to prevent and alleviate the effects of poverty on the residents of Frederick County.
Emergency Shelter Programs
Beyond Shelter operates the Alan P. Linton, Jr. Emergency Shelter for adults and an Emergency Family Shelter.
Homelessness Prevention
We offer financial support for security deposits, eviction prevention, and energy assistance.
Healthcare Financial Assistance Programs
We provide financial assistance for prescriptions and dental procedures through our partnerships with local pharmacies and local dentists.
Making a Difference
Our Goal: Provide the tools and support to return people to stable housing and self-sufficiency.
In 1981, community leaders recognized that there were people suffering and asked local faith congregations to address homelessness in Frederick County. The most vulnerable in our community were not able to meet their own basic needs – emergency shelter being the most critical. These congregations responded by forming the Religious Coalition for Emergency Human Needs.
Beyond Shelter Frederick provides the Frederick County community: two emergency shelters; financial support for emergency rental/utility assistance, and security deposits, financial support for prescriptions and emergency dental procedures, and programming to support people once they have been re-housed. In addition, Case Managers provide clients the tools and support needed to create personal strategies to address the barriers preventing them from establishing employment and housing security. Beyond Shelter is the largest provider of shelter and homeless prevention services in the County.
