Emergency Shelter Services, Inc.

Emergency Shelter Services, Inc. is a non-profit organization based in Benton Harbor, Michigan, registered in SAM.gov since 2011 and structured as a corporate entity with tax-exempt status. The organization specializes in providing comprehensive homeless assistance services, focusing on addressing housing insecurity and supporting vulnerable populations through various programs and interventions. As a domestic shelter and non-profit organization, Emergency Shelter Services primarily receives federal grants to support its mission of quickly rehousing individuals and families, minimizing the trauma of homelessness, and promoting self-sufficiency among those experiencing housing challenges.

The organization has consistently received Continuum of Care (CoC) Program grants from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), with recent awards ranging from $110,000 to $398,127 annually. These grants enable Emergency Shelter Services to implement multiple housing and support initiatives, including emergency shelter, transitional and permanent housing, rapid rehousing, and supportive services. The organization also receives sub-grants from state-level entities such as the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and the Michigan State Housing Development Authority, supporting programs like Consolidated Rapid Re-Housing, Permanent Supportive Housing, and the Michigan Homelessness Prevention Program. Through these federal and state grant mechanisms, Emergency Shelter Services delivers critical services in Berrien County, focusing on comprehensive homeless assistance, housing assessment, resource allocation, and prevention activities that help individuals and families transition to stable living environments.