Our nurse clinic is open daily to provide residents with preventive care and access to prescription medications. The homeless, working poor and mentally ill typically can’t afford these essential medications or struggle to stick with drug therapies.
Good health, like food, shelter and clean clothes, makes more things possible. Helping our residents take better care of their health is an important step in their recovery.
Nurse Clinic
The people we serve frequently come to us with only the clothes on their backs. We use community donations to pass on clothing to those in need. We also pass on various household items when people leave our programs and move into their own homes.
Our clothing inventory comes as a surprise when visitors first see it, but items go out as fast as they come in. If you’d like to donate clothing or household goods (small appliances, cookware, plates, cups, dishes or silverware), we’ll make sure it goes to people who need it.
Clothing Closet
Working as paid staff members offers people the opportunity to build a credible work history, earn a job reference and develop the life skills necessary to succeed. Individuals working as residential staff assume supervisory responsibilities for shelter operations – kitchen work, transportation, working the night desk, laundry, shelter monitoring, etc.
Our residential staffers also serve as role models for residents, showing them how it’s possible to come here with nothing but problems, and then learn how to solve each of them.
Transitional Housing - Residential Staff
The Community Kitchen serves the nutritious meals that too many men, women and children in our community need, but can’t typically afford or find on their own. We prepare and serve meals three times daily to feed those in need, including breakfast for people staying in our night shelter and transitional housing units, and lunch and dinner for those in need within the community.
The Community Kitchen always needs the basics — eggs, coffee, canned goods, pasta, rice, fresh fruit and vegetables. Volunteers are always needed to assist with preparing and serving meals as well as making daily food runs to local grocery stores to replenish our supply. In FY24, 64,034 meals were served at the Community Kitchen.
Community Kitchen
Shelter Services
When individuals arrive at our shelter, they are often facing some of the most difficult moments of their lives, with few — if any — options left. For many, this marks the beginning of a powerful transformation. Through comprehensive case management services, we help each person identify and work toward short-, mid-, and long-term goals. This support includes individual and group therapy, referrals for substance use and mental health treatment, life skills training, and continuing education. We also emphasize the value of "sweat equity" — every resident contributes to the community by taking responsibility for daily chores like cleaning, making beds, and maintaining their personal space. This shared responsibility builds both dignity and accountability.
In FY24, Fifth Street Ministries provided shelter to 1,412 individuals, totaling 29,276 nights of safe housing. Our dedicated Case Managers supported 245 adults and 53 children, working closely with them to rebuild stability and independence. As a result, 114 individuals were able to secure housing, and 58 obtained employment. These outcomes reflect our commitment to not only meeting immediate needs but also empowering long-term change.
Night Shelter
As individuals begin to overcome their challenges through our case management services, many transition from the night shelter into our structured transitional housing program. This next step comes with increased expectations, as participants prepare to re-enter independent living. The program requires active involvement in on-site educational and support services, including credit counseling, budgeting, job training, parenting classes, and AA/NA meetings. We recognize that “success” looks different for everyone — sometimes it’s avoiding further debt, consistently attending job training, or simply making it to a recovery meeting. Each step forward, no matter how small, is a meaningful achievement on the path to stability.
In FY24, our Rapid Rehousing (RRH) program welcomed 30 new individuals, with a total of 73 households receiving RRH case management services. Additionally, 9 individuals participated in our Permanent Supportive Housing program, receiving ongoing support tailored to their long-term needs. Beyond housing assistance, we provided supportive services to 68 additional households and helped 17 individuals secure employment. These numbers reflect our continued commitment to offering practical tools and personal support as people rebuild their lives.
Transitional Housing
Fifth Street Ministries
1421 Fifth Street
Statesville, NC 28677
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 5217, Statesville, NC 28687
(704) 872-4045
24-Hour Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Crisis Line
Call (704) 872-3403