Interfaith Partnership for the Homeless (IPH) is located in Albany, New York, and provides services to homeless individuals and families since its founding in 1984. Interfaith's Emergency Shelter provides dormitory-style emergency shelter for 30 residents. Meals, showers, laundry, phone, fax, and transportation are basic necessities provided to all guests. Interfaith empowers people to become self-sufficient, to reduce dependence upon public assistance, teach life skills, and to eliminate homeless recidivism. Additional programs include the Sheridan Hollow Drop in Center which offers case management and a safe haven during the daytime hours. Life skills programs, assistance with job and affordable housing searches as well as showers, meals, storage lockers, phone and fax services are provided.