In the Hour of Need Family Shelter (formerly The Interfaith Hospitality Network of Greater Worcester)(IHN), works in partnership with the faith community, groups and individual volunteers to provide shelter and assistance to families with children who are experiencing homelessness. The program’s primary goals are to assist families in increasing their income and to help them secure permanent housing, while providing the critical support services necessary for them to succeed. Housed in a lovely 3-story home in Worcester’s Newton Square neighborhood, IHN is one of few privately-held shelters in Massachusetts. We provide shelter to families who are experiencing homelessness and who do not qualify for state-funded Emergency Assistance (EA) shelter (95% of family shelters are EA). Unlike state shelters, our program accepts families regardless of income and family structure, enabling families to stay together as they navigate through these trying and stressful times.