The Dorothy Day House keeps homeless families together, creating a safe haven and a community for entire families. In typical shelters, homeless families are often separated. Men are sent to one shelter while women, girls and little boys are sent to another shelter. Parents often must place their teenage boys in foster care, or find someone willing to provide a home and care for them. The Dorothy Day House in Memphis welcomes the entire family and encourages the strengthening of family bonds during this time of trauma.