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FAMILY SHELTER | FAMILIES IN TRANSITION

Homeless shelter for families with supportive services attached to support obtaining permanent housing stability and self sufficiency.

Last assured

05/05/2025

Physical Address

177 Lake Avenue, Manchester, NH 03103

Hours

24/7

Application process

Call FIT's Coordinated Entry Specialist at 603-641-9441 ext. 257 to complete initial intake for shelter eligibility and placement on the family shelter wait list. Wait times for FIT units (6 Units) vary and may be 6 months to a year depending on eligibility and availability. Refer to Manchester City Welfare for eligibility of Manchester City Welfare units (5 Units). Families in Transition is not able to verify the availability of Manchester City Welfare Beds.

Fee

FIT beds - monthly rent is 30% of family income paid City Welfare beds - see Department for information

Eligibility

Manchester residents and some beds open to State of NH Not a domestic violence shelter therefore not a confidential safe haven.

Service area

NH state

Agency info

FAMILIES IN TRANSITION

Families in Transition (FIT) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit agency that provides hunger relief, emergency shelter, safe affordable housing, and supportive services to individuals and families who are homeless or in need, enabling them to gain self-sufficiency and respect.