How Much Does it Cost?

Per Meal & Per Night of Safe Shelter

Current Cost Per Meal

Current cost per meal (to feed one person): $3.45

Where does this number come from?

Food purchases + operational cost / meals served = current cost per meal

Current Cost Per Night of Safe Shelter

Current cost per night of safe shelter for 1 person: $16.37

Where does this number come from?

Total cost of facility/utilities/operations (not including staff pay) / one year of service / total number of beds = current cost per night of safe shelter

What this cost covers:

– Meals – dinner and breakfast

– Showers

– Laundry

– Daily washed and cleaned bed sheets and pajamas

– Warm, safe shelter during the cold months

– Cool, safe shelter during the hot months

Current Cost Per Day of Addiction Recovery

Current cost per day of addiction recovery for a single NLP resident: $19.31

Where does this number come from?

Total cost of program expenses + administrative costs / 365 days per year / number of NLP residents = current cost per day of addiction recovery for a single NLP resident

What this cost covers:

– Case management and counseling

– Life skills, discipleship, and financial classes

– Daily shelter and amenities

– Work therapy program

– Assistance in acquiring GED, Medicaid, disability, ID, etc.

– Assistance in acquiring full-time and sustainable employment