Fifth Street Ministries was founded in 1988 as Diakonos, a Greek word meaning “one who serves.” Our roots reflect a tradition of service to others and the belief that every person deserves to be welcomed and treated with respect.Today, Fifth Street Ministries serves people regardless of faith, religious belief, or whether they practice a religion at all. Faith participation is never a requirement to receive services, shelter, meals, housing assistance, or other support.We may offer optional opportunities for spiritual support, devotions, or connection with local faith communities for those who choose to participate. We also value the many churches and faith communities that invest their time, resources, and volunteer service in our work.At its heart, Diakonos means “one who serves.” For Fifth Street Ministries, that means active service that empowers people to move

Fifth Street Ministries provides several types of shelter and housing across our community.At our Fifth Street Main Shelter campus, we have capacity to shelter up to 150 people, including six family units, and on average, approximately 100 people stay with us each night.Our additional housing programs provide specialized options for families and Veterans. My Sister’s House can shelter up to eight families, or approximately 35 people, experiencing domestic violence. Heroes House provides housing for up to five Veterans, and our Tiny Home Community provides housing for up to six Veterans.Together, these programs allow Fifth Street Ministries to provide safe shelter and housing while helping individuals and families take their next steps toward stability and self-sufficiency.

No. My Sister’s House, the domestic violence/sexual assault program, does offer shelter to those in need but it also serves many victims in the community through safety planning, counseling, support groups and victim advocacy. The 24 hour crisis line is 704-872-3403.

Fifth Street Ministries provides Veterans Services designed to meet Veterans at different stages on their path toward stability and permanent housing.Housing options include dedicated Veterans shelter space on our main campus, Heroes House, which can house up to five Veterans, and our Tiny Home Community, which provides housing for up to six Veterans. Additional transitional and supportive housing options may also be available based on each Veteran’s needs, eligibility, and program availability.Our work goes beyond providing a place to stay. Veterans can receive case management, connections to benefits and community resources, housing assistance, and individualized support as they work toward greater stability and self-sufficiency.Each Veteran’s circumstances are different, so our team works with them to determine the housing and services that best support their next steps.

PATH House is a day resource center, not an overnight shelter. It serves as a welcoming point of connection for people experiencing unsheltered homelessness, including those staying outdoors, in vehicles, or other places not meant for habitation.At PATH House, individuals can access showers, laundry, snacks, a safe place to warm up or cool down, and connections to community resources and services.Our Street Outreach Team also works throughout the community to connect with people where they are, build relationships, identify immediate needs, and help individuals navigate resources, benefits, healthcare, housing opportunities, and other supports.Together, PATH House and our Street Outreach Team create a bridge from the street to resources, housing, and greater stability.