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Barbara L. Goodmon Family Shelter

Offering emergency or transitional shelters to provide a warm, secure place for individuals and families experiencing homelessness.

Raleigh Area Command Barbara L. Goodmon Family Shelter Information

We Offer Hope & Refuge

The Salvation Army of Wake County Barbara L. Goodmon Family Shelter programs are designed to provide emergency or transitional housing to families in need. Underlying this program is a motivation to identify the causes of homelessness and to work to eliminate homelessness at its source. 

Donations Needed!

We are at capacity at our shelter and can use help with supplies. Please consider donating any of the items below. You can drop off at our shelter at 1863 Capital Blvd. in Raleigh. Thank you for helping us help others! 

  • Bleach
  • Cleaning Supplies
  • Comet
  • Disinfectant Spray
  • Disinfectant Wipes
  • Gloves
  • Lysol
  • Pine Sol
  • Sponges
  • Toilet brushes
  • Toilet bowl cleaning supplies
  • Wash Cloths
  • Washing Detergent
  • Windex

IN 2024

  • 373 total persons served
  • 127 adults and 246 children
  • 58% of our clients exited into permanent housing
  • 65% gained or maintained income after exiting
  • 77 days was the average length of stay
  • 16579 people stayed in our drop-in shelter
  • 111 is the average number of days from referral to shelter entry

How We Help Equip Families

Get Shelter

The Barbara L. Goodmon Family Emergency Shelter at the Judy D. Zelnak Center of Hope assists homeless families and those fleeing domestic violence. In addition to providing basic necessities, we offer individual case management, parenting workshops, and tutoring opportunities for children. 

Judy D. Zelnak Center of Hope
1863 Capital Blvd.
Raleigh NC 27604

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Stats

9,171,998

night of shelter were provided last year

18,469

individuals and families received assistance and help with permanent placing/housing last year

261

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