By Alli Harlan & April King
The Peak of Hope Shelter, formerly known as The Logan Homeless Shelter, is a homeless shelter located in Bellefontaine.
The shelter is run by a board of volunteers, and their mission is to empower the residents of Logan County to achieve shelter stability and self-sufficiency by offering a hopeful hand-up to those in crisis without discrimination.
The organization has two homes located in Bellefontaine, one on Mad River Street and one on North Detroit Street, that give people a place to stay as they navigate to their forever homes.
Board member Sarah Lewis talks about the shelter(s) and a current fundraiser that is benefitting those in need:
The shelter is funded by donations from the community, as well as grants, it is in constant need of basic essentials for those whom they assist.
If you are interested in donating to the shelter, they are accepting new:
- Blankets
- Towels
- Washcloths
- Twin size bedding
- Toothbrushes
- Toothpaste
- Deodorant
- Nail clippers
- Body wash
- Soap
- 10-gallon totes for storage
Donations can be dropped off at Logan County Job and Family Services, Tangers, Native Coffee, or Community Markets on Main Street, or a fundraiser is being held at the Fun Company in Downtown Bellefontaine to benefit the shelter and its many needs.
If you or anyone you know is in need, call/text (937) 935-4292, or email [email protected].
