The Dorothy Day House in Memphis is a unique organization that provides shelter and support for homeless families. Unlike other homeless shelters, the Dorothy Day House keeps families together in a warm, home-like environment while providing them with resources to help them regain their independence. The organization offers a safe environment for entire homeless families to stay together, providing not only housing, but also employment assistance, counseling, and help with permanent housing search. It operates purely on donations and community support, without any government assistance.