Where Men Find Strength, Healing, and a Second Chance
At Star of Hope, we follow the example of Jesus. He didn’t just fix problems — He restored people. That’s our promise to every man who walks through our doors.
Whether you’re escaping addiction, need a place to sleep tonight, or are working to rebuild your life — you are not forgotten. You are welcome here.
A Place to Rest. A Path to Rebuild.
Since 1907, Star of Hope has been a refuge for men facing homelessness in Houston. What began as the city’s first men’s shelter is now a Christ-centered community where dignity is restored and futures are rewritten.
Each night, our Men’s Development Center serves up to 275 men with shelter, meals, and care. During extreme weather or high demand, we open our doors even wider — offering safety to 100 more.
Men’s Development Center
Place to Sleep
Hot meals & Showers
Path to Healing
1811 Ruiz St.
Intake Hours:
8:00am–2:00pm (M–F)
Based on availability, first come, first served.
Call us at 713-748-0700
How We Help Men
Emergency Shelter
A clean bed, hot meals, clothing, and safety when you need it most.
Recovery
Find freedom from addiction through our 9-month recovery program rooted in biblical truth and the 12 steps.
Career & Education
Gain job training, computer skills, and the confidence to provide for yourself again.
Personal Development
Rediscover your identity through one-on-one mentoring, counseling, and faith-based coaching.
Veteran & Specialized Support
Tailored programs for veterans, older men, and those with chronic health or trauma-related challenges.
What Starting Over Looks Like
Every journey looks different. But for many men, this is the path to a new life in Christ.
Step 1: SEEKING – Intake & Arrival
Walk in with required documents. Meet with our team. If you qualify and if space is available, you’ll be welcomed on the same day.
- Valid ID and Social Security card (if available)
- One bag per person
We welcome people who:
- Can care for themselves
- Are not harmful to themselves or others
- Can follow mission guidelines
- Don’t have ankle monitors
- Aren’t sex offenders
The intake process can take 1–2 hours or more. We provide sack lunches and water during this time.
Step 2: CHOOSING – Short-Term Emergency Shelter (Days 1–30)
A safe place to sleep. Hot meals, clean clothing, showers, and chapel services. Case managers help provide basic needs, give referrals, and provide you with tools for a stable restart.
Step 3: EMBRACING – Spiritual Recovery & Workforce Development (3–6 Months)
Explore healing, be restored, and find renew purpose through biblical counseling, a life-skills course rooted in scripture. We’ll also provide you with tailored services to help you build job skills and prepare to find work in competitive job.
Step 4: LIVING – Graduation and Independence
Move beyond housing instability to a life of independence and purpose. We’ll help you navigate the transition, providing you with a safety net as you regain stability and move toward independence.
Shaped by Second Chances
Because someone gave, a man found hope. These are the results.
Real Stories of Restoration
Be the Reason
a Family Starts Again
Your gift can meet a man at his lowest — and help him rise again.