Just like the path to poverty takes many shapes, so do the solutions
We provide 360° wraparound supportive services anchored with case management in all facilities—from shelter to permanent supportive housing—all aligned with the individual needs of each client. That spectrum includes:
Year-round, our outreach team travels across Wichita to bring water, food, toilet paper, and other basic necessities to unsheltered clients. They also partner with local healthcare providers to offer first aid and basic medical care. Through regular, consistent visits, the team builds trust — creating a bridge for clients ready to take the next step toward
shelter and stability.
shelter and stability.
The Second Light Shelter operated in partnership between Second Light and HumanKind, now provides safe, year-round housing for men and women — offering hot meals, clean clothing and access to basic healthcare. The facility is currently under construction to enhance the space and improve the overall experience for those who rely on it.
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The Inn is a year-round, 60-bed, low-barrier shelter for families, women and their pets. A typical stay is around 45 days, during which clients meet one-on-one with a Case Manager to overcome obstacles, secure housing and work toward
long-term stability.
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long-term stability.
The Studios is a 54-unit, low-barrier facility designed to ease the progression from homelessness to independent living. Admission is by referral only from a community partner or agency, and applicants must have experienced homelessness for at least one day. Each fully furnished studio includes all utilities, and a typical stay lasts one to three years.
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The Villas is a 101-unit low-income apartment complex that ranges from lofts to three-bedroom units. HumanKind’s goal for residents at The Villas is to stay for many years. We are always there to help them maintain the stability and self-sufficiency they have worked so hard for.
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Supportive services include case management, life skill classes and holiday assistance, all of which are vital to helping clients achieve long-term success. Each year, HumanKind also distributes essential items — including food, winter wear, blankets, and more — to those in need through
Operation Holiday.
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Operation Holiday.
