In addition to a hot shower, hot meal and safe place to sleep, homeless men and women also got medical and dental care, as well as referrals for housing and jobs.
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"It's very important for them because it improves their quality of life. They're treated like human beings for the first time in a long period of time," said Bob McKennon, who works with the coalition.
The coalition partners with local churches. Each one hosts the homeless community for two weeks at a time.
Thursday night's shelter was provided by Glenkirk Church, who has participated for 25 years.
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As many as 1,600 people get help through the winter months.
You can learn more about the program -- and how to help -- by going to esgvch.org.
To contact East San Gabriel Valley for the Homeless, call 626-333-7204.