HomeStart
IFC HomeStart is a 24-hour emergency shelter for women and families experiencing homelessness.
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Community House
IFC SECU Community House is Orange County’s only year-round shelter for men experiencing homelessness.
How It Works
IFC believes that everyone deserves dignified and affordable housing. We provide safe, temporary shelter until residents obtain permanent housing. We also assist residents in finding housing and connecting to other resources.
Men experiencing homelessness access regular bed space at Community House by contacting the Orange County Housing Helpline at (919) 245-2655 or housinghelp@orangecountync.gov.
In addition to regular bed space throughout the year, IFC provides temporary overnight shelter for an additional 17 men during cold weather months (November through March). Cold weather beds at Community House can be accessed by calling (919) 929-6380 x3000.
Community House Location
1315 Martin Luther King, Jr Boulevard
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
NS, HS, and T Bus lines
Operating Information
General Info
(919) 929-6380 x3000
Hours
Shelters are open to admitted residents only.
Monday through Friday
4pm – 8am
Saturdays, Sunday, Holidays
Open 24 hours
Get Involved
IFC’s programs provide for our neighbors’ basic needs while simultaneously activating members to change the system so that fewer people need IFC’s services. Your support helps provide food, shelter, and solidarity!
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