Emmaus, Inc. has served the homeless of Merrimack Valley since 1985. Since its incorporation, the agency has assisted over 17,000 children, woman and men out of homelessness and toward permenent housing, jobs and independent living. Over 400 volunteers, 150 businesses, 125 churches and synagogues, plus 5,000 additional donors contribute time, services and over $200,000 in private gifts each year to keep the agency's mission operating.