The Harvard Square Summer Shelter provides shelter, food, security, full time case management, and a supportive, respectful community to its guests. In addition to providing these fundamental needs, HSSS strives to provide the full range of support and resources needed to help its guests transition toward permanent housing through guest-driven solutions. The shelter also serves as a bridge between the homeless and broader community. By bringing ourselves into closer contact with the homeless, we aim to increase our understanding of the challenges and aspirations of the individuals we serve. By working together in this endeavor we hope to make a difference in the larger effort to confront homelessness.