Fourth & Hope

FOURTH & HOPE

Every night, our Emergency Shelter opens its doors to those in crisis, offering not just a bed but dignity, case management, hot meals, hygiene services, and a team that believes in each guest’s future.
A gift of $35 covers one night of life-changing services for one neighbor. With your support, we can welcome more guests, provide more care, and walk beside them as they take their next step.

WHO WE ARE

In 1985, the volunteers formally organized and created Yolo Wayfarer Center Christian Mission (now doing business as Fourth & Hope). We are a non-profit, faith-based community organization with nearly four decades of experience serving people needing housing, food, and recovery. 

Empowering Lives Through Integrated Services: East Beamer Campus 💚

The East Beamer Campus is designed to be a community of support and hope that wraps its arms around everyone who enters our doors. By co-locating these services, we ensure that our residents have seamless access to a spectrum of resources, from immediate shelter to long-term housing and recovery support. Located in Woodland, this campus is more than just a collection of services—it's a vibrant community of hope and healing.

Our Comprehensive Programs Include:

The Starting Point for Many of Our Clients :  

We transform one life at a time.

Bethany's journey from hardship to healing exemplifies the profound impact of Fourth & Hope. After losing her apartment and battling severe health issues, Bethany found herself homeless, struggling to survive on the streets. 

Her turning point came when she was embraced by the caring community at Fourth & Hope's Emergency Shelter. "With Fourth & Hope's Emergency Shelter services and their support, I wouldn't have been telling this story," Bethany shares, her voice reflecting deep gratitude. Here, she found a safe refuge and received dedicated support that guided and helped her to secure disability benefits and critical medical care. This ultimately led her to a new home in a fully furnished unit from our permanent supportive housing program, symbolizing her regain of stability, hope, and healing.

Bethany's transformation is a powerful reminder that every life has value, and with compassionate and specialized support, we can facilitate profound change. Together, we can offer hope and healing, one story at a time!

Impact of Fourth & Hope

Our programs are crafted to address the needs of the most vulnerable, including veterans, chronically homeless individuals, families, and those facing mental health and substance use disorders. In 2023 alone:

• We provided emergency shelter and essential services to over 240 individuals, helping 41 transition into stable housing, and served 92,000 meals! 
• Our Walter's House substance use disorder recovery program served 233 individuals, offering them a new path forward.
• Through our permanent supportive housing, 58 individuals found a new home, offering them security and a foundation for rebuilding their lives.

Our Vision Moving Forward: The increasing number of vulnerable populations requires a robust response. We are committed to expanding our services and enhancing our programs to meet these needs. Each donation we receive fuels our ability to provide critical services and change lives, much like we did for Bethany.

By supporting Fourth & Hope, you are not just donating; you are actively participating in transforming lives and building a stronger and healthier community. Join us in this critical work—your support makes a profound difference.