New Life Day Center of Lexington, Ky

The Lexington-Fayette County Social Services Needs Assessment Report of 2008 recognized the immediate problem of homelessness and concluded in its key finding: "There is a great need for ease of accessibility of the multitude of services available within our community." Further, it concluded that "Implementation of a one-stop model such as a "Neighborhood Place" concept was seen as a crucial step in coordinating service between state and local governments and the other community services providers as well as unifying what services are offered and how". In an effort to help address chronic homelessness, New Life Day Center is meeting this need to bridge the gap between the homeless and the existing resources operating to serve them. We offer 3 main services: Out of the weather and off the street, Locker Storage, and a connecting point for local services. We also offer use of phone/internet services to our clients, Coffee and Donuts daily, and any one on one counseling we can provide to help the homeless better their situation.