Foundations Family Shelter
About Us
Located at 2777 St. George Rd. in Williston, Foundations Family Shelter is a high-barrier, communal-living shelter program committed to providing safe, supportive housing, and resources to families experiencing homelessness.
Our Mission
To empower families to achieve self-sufficiency and transition into stable, permanent housing.
Our Services
- Safe Shelter: Providing a secure and welcoming environment with 7 rooms for families of varying sizes.
- Essential Support: Offering housing advocacy, employment assistance, and vital records support to help individuals secure permanent housing.
- Connection to Services: Providing community connections to organizations providing parental support/skills, child development services, mental/physical health care, and other identified needed supports.
Our Approach
We believe in meeting individuals where they are and providing personalized support to help them achieve their goals. Our staff are dedicated to creating a positive and inclusive environment that fosters growth and empowerment.
History
CVOEO assumed operations of the Foundations Family Shelter on May 23rd, 2025 after a period of training and shadowing. Guests who were staying at the state-run shelter at the time and all future guests were invited to stay for as long as necessary while continuing to work on their housing plan.
CVOEO is accepting new referrals to the shelter through the Coordinated Entry (CE) system, and is open to anyone currently in, or looking for housing in, the agency-designated covered areas of Addison, Chittenden, Franklin, and Grand Isle Counties. We are working with the CE team, alongside our Outreach programs, to help families not yet in CE to get onto our referral list.
With an incredible team of staff drawing on experience from/with many local community partners, we are excited to provide 24/7 coverage and support for our guests, and look forward to moving into our new permanent home in Burlington in 2026.
Questions? Contact us.
Adam Hall, Director
802 207 8639
ahall@cvoeo.org
Mars Bernabeo, Associate Director
802 207 2940
mbernabeo@cvoeo.org