who we are
Waypoint inspires thousands of people to move forward each year by:
- Supporting over 3,000 individuals through Rapid Re-Housing and Homeless Diversion/Eviction Prevention to obtain permanent housing.
- Connecting over 10,000 people experiencing housing crises with the best-fit housing interventions and resources through Coordinated Entry.
- Empowering over 2,200 survivors of domestic violence through advocacy, safety planning, and support.
- Answering the Domestic Violence Resource & Support Line nearly 8,000 times.
- Advocating for and supporting over 500 individuals who lost a loved one to homicide or were impacted by violent crime.
- Providing high-quality child care to nearly 200 children (weekly average), over 30% of them are on financial assistance through the Department of Human Services or Waypoint’s Family Support Program.
The above impact statistics are based on Fiscal Year 2024 (July 1, 2023- June 30, 2024).
At Waypoint, we believe that:
- Everyone deserves a safe place to sleep at night
- No one should have to endure violence
- Everyone deserves a happy, healthy relationship
- And every child should have access to high quality education and care.
Waypoint strives to provide the best quality support to everyone by living our values every day. Waypoint's values are HOPE:
- Have Compassion
- Instill Ownership
- Empower People
- Embrace Diversity
Our Programs
Waypoint offers the following programs:
Housing Services
A network of services including the Madge Phillips Center Shelter, Coordinated Entry, Rapid Re-Housing, and Homeless Prevention Progams which provide solutions to homelessness and finding affordable housing
Domestic Violence Victim Services
Empowering victims and survivors through advocacy, safety planning, information, support groups, and a 24/7 Resource & Support Line and educating the community about domestic and dating violence
KidsPoint Child Care Program
Providing high-quality education to over 300 children, ages 5 weeks through 12 years old, and offering financial assistance and support for families with needs outside of the scope of the classroom
Survivors' Program
Advocating for individuals who have lost a family member or friend to homicide or vehicular homicide and supporting those impacted by violent felony crime, such as kidnapping, robbery, and attempted murder - the Survivors’ Program is here to help
Make a Difference
