Women Shelters Houston: Homeless Shelters For Women and Kids

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Whether you are seeking a Houston women’s shelter for yourself or you are a busy case manager this guide will help you to quickly understand your shelter options. 

All shelters (even womens shelters) have special rules and certain populations that they serve. In the next section, we’ll talk about those guidelines. 

Womens Shelters In Houston 

This guide is focused on women’s shelters in Houston, although you should be mindful that it’s divided into the following sections. Find the set of shelters that best fit your situation and call them for assistance. 

• Single Womens Shelters  – Only single women with no children are allowed here. 
• Family Shelters – These shelters will allow whole families which include a woman, her child, and her husband to stay. 
• Children and Womens Shelters – Only women with their children or potentially single women are allowed here. 
• Domestic Abuse Shelters – Women who are fleeing a domestic abuse situation can stay here. Women are allowed to bring their kids at most of these shelters. 

In addition to differentiating the shelters that accept single women vs families, we’ll also provide a list of services that each shelter offers to help homeless women regain self-sufficiency. 

Single Womens Shelters In Houston

The following womens shelters in Houston offer a place to stay for single women with no children. 

Note: Salvation Army Conroe and Modest Family are the exceptions in this section. They accept both men and women. 

Salvation Army – Conroe

This Salvation Army shelter offers a safe place to stay for men and women.

This Conroe womens shelter offers short-term financial assistance and social activities are available for low-income families and the elderly. Educational, recreational, and spiritual mentoring programs are provided for youth.

The shelter is located in Conroe. The address is 304 Ave E, Conroe, TX 77301. For more information visit their website or call them at 936.760.2440.

Modest Family

Modest Family homeless shelter takes in both single men and women who have a mental illness.

The length of stay depends on your circumstance. Those working or seeking employment have a greater chance to stay at the shelter longer.

Modest Family shelter is located at 1008 Danube St, Houston, TX 77051. Call them at 713.733.2458.

Myriam’s Hostel

Myriam’s Hostel is a women’s shelter in Houston that is part of Magnificat Houses.

This women’s shelter offers a 1-3 night stay.  The shelter is first-come, first-serve and only accepts 7 women per night. Women can also apply for long-term residency. If you are interested in long-term residency or the other housing programs offered simply visit their website.

Intake takes place between 3:30 pm and 4:30 pm daily.  You must leave the next day at 7:00 am and then return the next day during intake hours.

Once you have completed your 3-day stay you can return after 30 days.

Magnificat Houses women’s shelter is located at 2009 Congress St, Houston, TX 77002. Call them at 713.224.1373. 

Family Homeless Shelters In Houston (men + women + children)

Below you will find multiple family shelters in Houston. These shelters accept whole families (man, woman, and their children).

Bay Area Homeless

Bay Area Homeless offers shelter to men, women, and families.

New clients are accepted at this Baytown homeless shelter between 9 am and 4 pm daily.

Bay Area Homeless Services offer the following help to clients:

• Emergency Shelter is offered to single men/women of East Harris County, Baytown, Liberty, and Chambers County Area.
• Employment Services offers a number of resources to help clients transition to self-sufficiency. Some of the services included: transportation to interviews, help in creating resumes, and job readiness training.
• The Britton-Fuller Family Center offers transitional housing to families facing homelessness. The family center can accommodate up to 6 families with a maximum of 5 people per family. To learn more about the intake for the Britton-Fuller Family Center call the shelter at 281.837.1654. Calls for eligibility screening for this program are welcome 24 hours a day.

The shelter is located in Baytown. The address to the Bay Area Homeless shelter is 3406 Wisconsin St, Baytown, TX 77522. For more information visit their website or call  281.837.1654. 

Family Promise of Montgomery County – Conroe

This homeless shelter offers a place to stay for families at risk of staying on the streets. 

The shelter can accommodate a maximum of 4 families, therefore this is not an emergency shelter.

The Home-to-Home Program offers up to a 90-day stay in the shelter. You can apply online or by calling Family Promise at 936.441.8778. Calls for eligibility are accepted  Monday – Friday from 7 am to 5 pm.

Family Promise partners with churches to provide families with resources like shelter, transportation, life skills classes, help-seeking employment, and money management education.

Here is a listing of programs offered through the shelter:

• The ROC Program or Reaching Our Children offers support to the youth in the Family Promise shelter.  Supportive services include; education, counseling, active engagement, and community involvement.
• Donated Vehicle Program offers graduating families a donated vehicle.
• The Education Program offers help connecting families to further education, certifications, or any training resources to help them become self-sufficient.
• Aftercare & Outreach Program helps families who with financial support toward an unforeseen crisis. This program even offers assistance to families who are not participants in the Family Promise Program.

The shelter is located in Conroe. The address is 1207 Thompson Ave, Conroe, TX 77301. For more information visit their website or call the shelter at 936.441.8778. 

If Family Promise is full you can use this list of Montgomery County Shelters to find a place to stay. 

Family Promise of Lake Houston – Humble

This Humble area shelter offers a safe, secure place to stay for families.

The intake process starts with you calling the Life Skills Center at 281.441.3754 and day Monday – Friday from 7 am to 5 pm.  You will then be scheduled for an intake appointment where you will visit to talk more about your needs.

Family Promise offers a 90 – 120-day program to help you rebuild your lives and establish self-sufficiency. The Life Skills Center provides families with case management, goal setting, life skills, GED Certificate, parenting, and money management.

The shelter is located in Humble and the address is 111 S. Ave G, Humble, TX 77338. For more information visit their website or call 281.441.3754. 

Family Promise of Clear Creek – League City 

Family Promise of Clear Creek helps families transition from homelessness to permanent housing.

Note: Services are offered to residents of the following school districts; Clear Creek, Pearland, Alvin, Friendswood, Dickinson or Baycliff.

For intake, you’ll need to call the Day Center at 832.932.3963,  Monday – Friday to schedule an appointment.

To be admitted into the program you must meet the following conditions:

• An adult with at least 1 child under 18 (or pregnant mom).
• Pass a Criminal Background Check.
• Pass Drug Screening.
• Commit to self-sufficiency and independence.
• Be willing to participate in communal living with supervision.
• Be a resident of Clear Creek School District, Pearland, Alvin, Friendswood, Dickinson, or Baycliff.

Once you are admitted to the shelter, you are assisted with supportive services like help finding employment, transportation, case management, counseling, and linkage to permanent housing.

The shelter is located in League City. The address is 1101 S. Egret Bay Blvd, Building B, League City, TX 77573. For more information visit their website, call them at 832.932.3963 or email at info@ccfamilypromise.org.

Sarah’s House – Pasadena

Sarah’s House offers shelter to women and their children in Houston.

To check into the shelter give them a call at 713.475.1480.

Sarah’s House provides the following:

• Shelter to women and children
• Meals
• Clothing
• Provide stability, education, life skills
• Help toward self-sufficiency
• Assistance toward finding housing

Sarah’s House is located in Pasadena, just of Shaver Street. The address is 711 Perla Road, Pasadena, TX 77502. The telephone number is 713.475.1480.

Star of Hope Family

Star of Hope Family is a new facility that offers shelter to families as well as single women. 

This womens shelter in Houston can house up to 130 families and 160 single women. Families are able to stay for up to 18 months.

For intake you can call Star of Hope directly at 713.748.0700 or complete a request online.

The following services are offered at the shelter:

• 30 days to 18 months of basic care through transformational programs
• Case Management
• Safe housing and basic services
• Needed social services, guidance, therapy and support to begin healing emotional scars
• Licensed intensive substance abuse recovery program
• Spiritual recovery, Bible studies and chapel services
• Workforce development and education to help set and achieve employment goals and independent living
• A state-licensed Children’s Program, including child care, preschool, after-school activities, homework assistance
• A Teen Program focusing on education and healthy living patterns and transition to college
• Referrals for and assistance to secure permanent housing

The shelter is located near the intersection of Reed Road and 288. The address is 2575 Reed Rd, Houston, TX 77051. For more information visit their website or call 713.222.2220.

Children + Womens Shelters In Houston

The next list of womens shelters in Houston offer a place to stay for women and children.

The Women’s Home

The Women’s Home is a Houston Texas women and children’s shelter that empowers families to become empowered and productive members of their community. They offer a variety of programs to help with mental, financial, physical, and social wellness.

Their residential treatment program offers affordable housing and access to the resources they need to get back on their feet.

They offer 3 different housing programs for women in the Houston area:

• Jane Cizik Garden Place – 1839 Jacquelyn Dr., Houston, TX 77055 – 713-328-1976
• Mabee WholeLife® Service Center – 1905 Jacquelyn Dr., Houston, TX 77055, Parking at 1838 Johanna Dr – 713-328-1963
• Adele and Ber Pieper Family Place – 7625 Hammerly Blvd., Houston, TX 77055, 713-574-2445
• The Cottage Shop (Resale shop)- 811 Westheimer Rd., Houston, TX 77006 – 713-526-4663 

To learn more about housing availability at The Women’s Home call them at 713.521.3150 or visit their website. 

Mission of Yahweh

The Mission of Yahweh is a homeless shelter in Houston that provides shelter to women and children in crisis.

Below are a few of the services offered to clients at the shelter:

• The Mission of Yahweh Resale Shop offers affordable items such as furniture, kitchenware, clothing, and electronics. Women who live in the shelter also help operate the resale shop, hence gaining employment experiences like customer service, stocking, and inventory. The Resale Shop is open Monday – Friday from 10 am to 3 pm. It is open every other Saturday but closed on Sundays.
• Children’s Programs include academic tutorials, ArtBridge to inspire creativity, and a summer Bible School Program. Visit the Mission of Yahweh website for more information.
• Women’s Programs offer vocational counseling, money management classes,  parenting classes, substance abuse help, faith-based counseling, and domestic abuse support. Go here for more information.
• Outreach Services include Christmas gifts for children, Thanksgiving meals, and backpack giveaways for students. For more information visit the shelter’s Outreach page.

The shelter is located near the intersection of Gessner and Tanner in the Fairbanks neighborhood of NW Houston. The address is 10247 Algiers Rd, Houston, TX 77041. For more information visit their website or call 713.466.4785.

Santa Maria Hostel

Santa Maria Hostel is a womens shelter in Houston that offers a safe place to stay for women and children.

Women with children, who are pregnant, have a mental illness, substance abuse, or physical health problems are welcome at Santa Maria Hostel.

Santa Maria offers a number of services to clients. Here are a few of those services:

• The Emergency Shelter Program offers a safe, secure place for single women who are at risk of becoming homeless or fleeing a domestic violence situation. For more information visit their website or call the intake line at 713.957.2413 ext 1155.
• BAMBI (Baby and Mother Bonding Initiative) is a program to support recently incarcerated mothers and their newborn children. Transitional housing is offered for up to 12 months. Referrals must come from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDJC). For more information visit Santa Maira’s website or call them at 713.691.0900.
• Transitional Housing Program offers assistance for up to 12 months to allow women and their families to establish self-sufficiency. For more information visit the Santa Maria website or email Carmen Jones at Cjones@santamariahostel.org.
• The Women’s Recovery Residence provides sober supportive housing for women and their children. For intake, information visit their website or call 281.745.8532.
• Women Intensive & Supportive Residential Program offers inpatient substance abuse treatment for women. For women with children call 713.691.0900. For single women contact 713.957.2413. Visit the Santa Maria Hostel website for more information.
• The Court Liaison Program coordinates between the client and the courts or Family Protective Services. Santa Maria Hostel is the only women and children’s program in Texas that offers intervention between families and the courts. For more information visit the Santa Maria website.

Santa Maria Outpatient Substance Abuse Services 

Outpatient Substance Abuse Services are offered via Santa Maria. Group, family and individual sessions are provided to women in the program.

Locations for substance abuse services:

• Westside – 2005 Jacquelyn Dr Houston, Texas 77055 Telephone: 713.957.2413
• Northside – 2605 Parker Rd. Houston, Texas 77093 Telephone: 713.691.0900
• Alvin – 713 W. Adoue St. Alvin, TX 77511 Telephone: 979.481.9523

For more information on the Santa Maria substance abuse services visit their website.

This womens shelter in Houston is in the Spring Branch neighborhood. The address is 2005 Jacquelyn, Houston, TX 77055. For more information visit the Santa Maria website or call them at 713.957.2413.

Salvation Army Family Residence

Salvation Army has a womens shelters in the Midtown area. Shelter is provided to women and their children.

Women have access to services like counseling, cooking/nutrition classes, money management, life skills, and parenting courses. 

The children can attend field trips, parties, and educational summer day camp. 

Other programs offered at this Houston womens shelter include:

• Salvation Army Home Sweet Home Program helps women transition from the shelter to permanent housing.
• Salvation Army also connects women to the United Way THRIVE Program. THRIVE provides women with connections to employers, community colleges, and financial institutions to help them become fully independent and capable of self-sufficiency.

This women’s shelter is located near the intersection of McGowen and Crawford in Houston’s Midtown neighborhood. The address is 1603 McGowen St, Houston, TX 77004. For more information, you can visit their website or call them at 713.650.6530.

Madge Bush Transitional Living Center

Madge Bush Transitional Living Center offers shelter to women with children who are facing homelessness.

Below are requirements for this 3rd Ward Texas shelter:

• Client is a homeless female at least 22 years of age with one or two children.
• Applicant must provide documentation of homelessness from an emergency shelter.
• Has to have 12 months of documented sobriety from an agency.
• Possess a state-issued driver’s license or identification card.
• Applicant must have the ability to live independently.
• Complete an application.
• Provide documents like an ID, birth certificates, and social security cards for all family members. 

Contact 713.652.3830 or email mbtclucas@gmail.com for more information about admissions.

This womens shelter in Houston is located in 3rd Ward. The address is 3410 Drew St, Houston, TX 77004. For more information visit their website or call 832.541.1986.

Gracewood 

Gracewood is a women and children’s transitional shelter that is located in the Spring Branch neighborhood of Houston. 

This is not an emergency shelter, and there are typically waitlists. This is a good option for women who may be facing eviction who need help establishing self-sufficiency and getting back on their feet. 

For more information you can call Gracewood at 713.988.9757, visit their website, or their physical location in Spring Branch at 1617  Elmview Houston, TX 77080. 

 

East Texas Dream Center – Conroe Texas Women’s Shelter

This homeless shelter in Conroe, TX specializes in helping pregnant women. This shelter offers a Hope Pregnancy Program that helps expecting mothers and pregnant teenagers. 

In addition to offering shelter to pregnant women in Houston, they also offer a food pantry and help with free clothing via their Lord’s Closet Clothing Ministry. 

For more information, you can call them at 281.601.6800. They are located at 301 South 1st Street, Conroe, TX 77301. 

Domestic Abuse Womens Shelters In Houston

These womens shelters in Houston offer help to survivors of domestic or sexual abuse.

Most are designated for women and children, although some may accept homosexual males fleeing violence as well. 

Bridge Over Troubled Waters

The Bridge offers emergency shelter for women (and children) who have experienced domestic or sexual violence.

The Pasadena Texas womens shelter offers these services: 

• The Residental and Long-term  Housing Programs offer a number of housing options.
• The 100-bed emergency shelter takes in women and children who face homelessness.
• Permanent housing is also offered to women with children and a diagnosis of mental illness or physical disability. Destiny Village is the largest permanent housing complex that has 29 units. There are 12 other units throughout the community they offer subsidized rent to clients.
• Transitional Housing Program offers shelter and 2 years of subsidized rent to single women. 
• Children’s Services offer wrap-around support to the entire family. In addition to protecting women, the Bridge also helps children by providing on-site childcare at the shelter. If needed the Bridge can connect children with therapy. Should a family need to stay at the shelter long-term there is even assistance enrolling the child in a nearby school.
• Advocacy and Counseling services provide support in the form of crisis intervention, individual counseling, employment assistance, legal advice, and referrals to community resources.

The shelter is located in Pasadena, at the intersection of Allen-Genoa and Fairmont Parkway. The address is 3811 Allen-Genoa Rd, Pasadena, TX 77504.

For more information visit their website or call them at 713.472.0753 24 hours a day. 

The Landing

This is a day center for survivors of human trafficking who are either forced into sexual or labor exploitation.

Services are offered to survivors of human trafficking in a safe, secure office building.  This location was strategically selected to deter pimps from pursuing survivors and to serve as a more discreet location for anyone seeking help.

These are the resources offered:

• Case Management
• Counseling
• Community resource referrals
• Food + Clothing
• Transportation Assistance
• GED Support
• Employment Assistance
• Resting Room
• Mentorships
• Phone usage
• Phone interpretation support

You can stop by the day center anytime Monday – Friday from 10 am to 4 pm. The address is 9894 Bissonnet Street #605, Houston, TX 77036. For more information visit their website or call them at 713.766.1111.

Bay Area Turning Point

Bay Area Turning Point offers shelter to men, women, and children who are the victims of domestic or sexual assault.

Walk-ins are welcome here on Monday, Tuesday,and  Friday from 8:30 am-5:30 pm.  On Wednesdays and Thursdays, walk-in hours are 8:30 am-8:30 pm.

The following services are offered to anyone who has experienced sexual assault or family violence. You do not have to be staying at the shelter to receive these services:

• 24 Hour crisis hotline
• Court accompaniment
• Assistance with filing protective orders
• Information and referral
• Education and awareness
• Violence against women support groups
• Legal advocacy
• Crime victims consultation to recoup lost wages
• Counseling
• Police/Hospital 24 Hour accompaniment
• Professional training’s and workshops
• Clothing assistance
• Post shelter follow-up program
• Housing assistance
• Case management

The services below are only offered to those staying at the shelter:

• Case management
• Job readiness
• Housing assistance
• Crime victims consultation to recoup lost wages
• Food and clothing
• Counseling
• Life skills classes
• Academic tutoring for adults and children
• GED preparation
• Childcare
• Support groups
• Transportation
• Parenting skills classes
• Budget and financial planning
• Special projects and activities
• Nutrition education

The shelter is located in Webster, near the intersection of NASA Road 1 and Highway 3. The address is 210 S Walnut Street, Webster, TX 77598. For more information visit their website or call them at 281.286.2525.

Family Time Foundation

Family Time is a 24-hour crisis helpline and emergency shelter that provides help to women and children who are fleeing a crisis situation. There are no waitlists for this shelter, to get access, you will need to call them at 281.446.2615 periodically. 

This Humble Texas shelter offers the following resources:

• The Door is the name of the Family Time emergency shelter and can hold up to 38 clients. This Humble Texas shelter will assist families with counseling, meals, a safe place to stay, and assistance in finding permanent housing. Should you need emergency shelter call Family Time at 281.446.2615.
• Lambert Counseling Center offers counseling services to individuals, families, couples, and teens. For more information about the counseling center and its services visit the Family Time website.
• Family Violence services are also offered. Services include 24-hour telephone crisis intervention, an emergency shelter, someone to accompany you to the hospital, or help you with police and court proceedings. Group counseling, basic needs, and Crime Victim’s Compensation is also something Family Time can assist you with.
• Family Time Thrift Shop is owned and operated by Family Time. Families at the shelter can purchase clothing and basic needs with provided vouchers. The thrift shop also accepts donations. If you would like to make a donation or learn more about the thrift shop contact them at 281.354.5590. The address is 23874 Loop 494 Porter, TX 77365. Business hours for the thrift shop are M – F 10:0am to 4:00 pm. Saturdays and Sundays the thrift shop is open from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm.

The shelter is located in Humble, near the intersection of Old Humble Rd and Will Clayton. The address is 1203 S. Houston Ave, Humble, TX 77338. For more information visit their website or call them at 281.446.2615.

Fort Bend County Women’s Center

The Women’s Center offers shelter to women and children facing homelessness or fleeing domestic or sexual abuse.  Like some of the other shelters on this list, there is no waitlist at Fort Bend. You simply need to call them to see if they have availability. 

This womens shelter offers the following programs:

• The Domestic Violence Program offers an Emergency Shelter as well as a Non-Residential Program. The emergency program offers counseling, case management, transportation assistance, housing assistance, and career development support. The Non-Residental Program provides essentially the same services although clients do not stay at the shelter.
• The Sexual Assault Program offers essentially the same services as the Domestic Violence Program.
• Housing Assistance is offered at the Fort Bend Women’s Center as well. The shelter has the capacity to screen clients for eligibility into either the Rapid Rehousing Program or Wellness & Stability Program. You can find out more about both of these programs here.
• Penny Wise Resale Stores located in Richmond, Stafford, Katy, and Missouri City play a key role in helping domestic abuse survivors regain their footing in life. To find a resale shop near you visit the Women’s Center website.

The shelter is located in Richmond, Texas. The mailing address is PO Box 183, Richmond, TX 77406. You will likely have to contact the shelter for the physical address. For more information visit their website or call the 24-hour crisis line at 281.342.4357.

Houston Area Women’s Shelter

Houston Area Women’s Shelter or HAWC offers shelter to women and children who were victims of domestic or sexual abuse.

Call this homeless shelter in Houston to learn about availability. You can reach them at either the Domestic Violence helpline 713.528.2121 or the Sexual Assault Helpline at 713.528.7273.

Houston Area Women’s Center Services

• The shelter is offered to women and their children who are fleeing domestic or sexual abuse. Clients have access to individual and group therapy. The Career Development Program helps families to gain employment and self-sufficiency. Parenting and education classes are provided at this womens shelter in Houston. HISD is also present to ensure children are properly educated. The Children’s Enrichment Program provides children with a sense of normalcy offering access to field trips, summer camps, and special events. Should you need shelter call HAWC at the Domestic Violence helpline 713.528.2121 or the Sexual Assault helpline 713.528.7273.
• 24-hour Helplines offer guidance to families affected by domestic abuse (713.528.2121) or sexual abuse (713.528.7273). You can also contact either number to have someone from HAWC accompany you to the hospital if you have experienced domestic or sexual abuse. Advocates are available to meet your 24-hours a day.
• Counseling services are provided to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, childhood sexual abuse, and caregivers of children survivors of sexual abuse. 
• Legal Advocacy is offered in the form of expert testimony in civil and criminal cases. HAWC can also accompany you to law enforcement and criminal justice proceedings.
• Children’s Court Services are offered to children and non-offending family members to prepare for court. These services are FREE of charge. Call HAWC at 713.528.2121 for more information.

HAWC is near the intersection of Waugh and West Dallas Street in the Montrose neighborhood. The address is 1010 Waugh Dr, Houston, TX 77019. For more information visit their website or call this Houston homeless shelter at 713.528.2121.

Montgomery County Women’s Center

The MCWC offers shelter to women and children who have experienced domestic or sexual abuse. This Montgomery County Texas homeless shelter has no waitlist to be placed on. To be accepted, you will need to call them at 936.441.7273 to see if they have availability. 

MCWC offers the following services to women and children:

• The shelter offers a safe, secure place to stay for both women and their children. Families can stay at the shelter for up to 30 days.
• Counseling and Support Groups are also offered. To see the schedule of support groups for adults and teens visit the MCWC website.
• Legal Services include help obtaining protective orders, divorces, suits affecting the parent/child relationship, and other family law matters. MCWC offers free legal advice to victims of domestic or sexual assault.
• Advocacy Services see that survivors of domestic or sexual abuse are supported when going to the hospital or any medical appointment related to abuse.

The shelter is located in Conroe. The address is 1401 Airport Rd, Conroe, TX 77301. For more information, visit their website or call the Montgomery County Women’s Center 24-hours a day at 936.441.7273.

The Montrose Center

You cannot stay overnight at Montrose Center but they can offer help finding a womens shelter in Houston if you are fleeing domestic or sexual abuse.

Montrose Center offers the following services:

• Emergency Shelter is offered on a short-term basis to anyone fleeing an abusive relationship. Those in the emergency shelter also have access to the Rapid Rehousing Program.
• Counseling is also offered at the Montrose Counseling Center. For more information on the services provided visit their website.

The Montrose Center is located in the Montrose neighborhood. The address is 401 Branard St, Houston, TX 77006. For more information visit their website or call 713.529.3211.

Alternatives To These Womens Shelters In Houston

• Do you need more options for shelter? See our Houston Homeless Shelters article.
• Do you work part-time or receive SSI?  Consider our guide on Houston Rooming Houses.
• Are your receiving SSI,  but need help caring for yourself? If this is true, see our article on Personal Care Homes in Houston.
• Do you want to apply for housing, either Houston Public Housing or Section 8? 
• Do you work full-time? Use our Houston Apartment Finders guide.

Conclusion

In my experience calling shelters before you REALLY need them will give you the best chance of finding placement. Many times shelters are at capacity, therefore it may take daily calls to finally secure an intake appointment. 

If you anticipate that you will be facing homelessness it’s important to start calling shelters as soon as possible. 

While this isn’t a fool proof plan, consider this listing of 23 Houston homeless shelter emails if you need shelter last minute. Simply copy and paste the listing of shelter emails, and message them to see if they have space for you. 

Best of luck to you my friend!