The Lord’s Place and The Salvation Army of Palm Beach County will hold a grand opening for Promise Place on Thursday, Dec. 3, at 10 a.m. at The Salvation Army’s Center of Hope in West Palm Beach. The shelter is designed to serve individuals experiencing homelessness, many of whom have struggled to get a bed through existing programs.
The shelter will open with eight beds and ramp up to about 30. Organizers expect an average stay of 45 days for people working toward permanent housing. The community is invited to a ribbon-cutting ceremony with agency leaders, funders and local officials.
The need is significant. According to the 2025 Point-in-Time Count, 914 people were unsheltered on a single night in Palm Beach County, while the county had 583 emergency shelter beds, based on figures from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Many existing beds are already occupied or reserved for specific groups.
The Lord’s Place will provide case management, peer support, clinical coordination and employment assistance. The Salvation Army will supply housing, meals and financial support for participants who complete the program.
