At Mustard Seed Shelter, we water the seed of inner strength in women experiencing homelessness so they can make a better life for themselves and their children.
A Place to Heal,
Grow, and Rebuild
On any given night in Saginaw County, there are about 350 homeless individuals. Many are single women, often with young children in tow, living in their cars, moving from one friend’s couch to another’s, or even sleeping on the street.
Mustard Seed Shelter offers these women temporary shelter from the weather, a clean bed, warm meals, a shower, a comforting hug, and a chance to “unpack” their life stories and begin to piece their lives back together. Guests are connected with necessary medical, psychological and substance abuse treatment, as well as educational and employment resources and government housing grants for those who qualify.
The main goal of Mustard Seed Shelter is simple – to welcome women who are broken in spirit and to show them love, mercy and compassion as we guide them toward self-sufficiency. At the same time, we provide a safe, stable home environment for our guests’ children, helping to break the cycle of poverty.
30 Years of Shelter, Strength & Second Chances.
This year marks a special milestone: three decades of Mustard Seed Shelter. We’re celebrating with a heartfelt anniversary event that honors our past, celebrates our present, and looks ahead to a future full of possibility. You’re invited to join us for an unforgettable evening of connection, gratitude, and community spirit.
At Mustard Seed Shelter, we provide more than just a roof over the heads of women and families experiencing homelessness – we offer a safe and supportive space where they can heal, grow, and rebuild. Unlike shelters with strict time limits, we recognize that overcoming a lifetime of challenges takes time. Guests are welcome to stay as long as needed, with most staying three to six months, giving them the stability and security to focus on creating lasting change.
During their stay, we connect guests with a wide range of resources and services tailored to their unique needs. From basic necessities like meals, clothing, and hygiene products to life-changing opportunities such as counseling, recovery support, parenting classes, and job training, we empower individuals to thrive. By addressing immediate needs while fostering personal growth and independence, we help our guests create brighter futures for themselves and their families.
We offer a secure and nurturing environment where women and families can find stability and begin their journey toward healing.
Our shelter provides essentials like meals, clothing, and hygiene products, ensuring guests have what they need to thrive.
Through counseling and life skills training, we help guests build confidence and develop tools for lasting change.
Our work is made possible by the generous support of individuals, churches, clubs, organizations, and foundations. With 95 cents of every dollar going directly to our life-changing programs, your contributions make a tangible impact.
Our Mission: We water the seed of inner strength in women experiencing homelessness so they can make a better life for themselves and their children.