Rising Demand for Women’s Shelter

From Hope Stories by hopemission

April 29, 2026 · 23 min · Season 3 · Episode 78

About this episode

This episode explores the rising demand for women's shelters and the services provided to help women transition from homelessness to stability.

More women are turning to shelter than ever before. Hope Mission’s daily shelter occupancy for women has doubled in three years. In this episode, Minyoung Choi, director of recovery and women’s programs, and Meron Kasahun, manager of women’s programs and aftercare services, investigate what’s behind the increase and explain how full-service women’s-only shelters like the Karis Centre help women move from the streets to stability. To learn more about Hope Mission’s programs and to donate, go to hopemission.com.

People in this episode

Guests: Minyoung Choi, Meron Kasahun

Topics covered

women's shelter
homelessness
support services
recovery programs
women's issues

Keywords

women's shelter
Hope Mission
Karis Centre
homelessness
recovery programs
women's support

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Hope Mission, Karis Centre