Moderators-if this is in the wrong place, feel free to move it! I wasn't really sure where to put it.

I went to college in a small, intellectual, quirky, wonderful city. Everyday, unfortunately, I would pass several homeless people freezing and starving out on the street. I could do nothing more than give them whatever cash I had on me-if I even had cash on me, which more often than not I didn't-and hope that they found a way to stay warm. I got mad at the government for not taking better care of these people. Then it dawned on me; why couldn't I help them myself?

I'm very loosely playing with the idea of opening a halfway house in this city, downtown where most of the homeless beg. I have several ideas for it:

-beds for those who feel comfortable staying the night
-bathrooms equipped with showers for anyone who wants to use them, whether or not they were staying in the house
-free or low-cost meals provided, three times a day
-a psychiatrist and therapists available every weekday
-a primary care doctor or nurse practioner available once or twice a week to take care of minor medical needs
-help with paying for meds (both psychiatric and medical)
-counseling from a social worker on how to better their lives and get out of poverty
-therapy groups (like the ones I had in the hospital) on self-esteem, communication styles, stress management, etc.
-help for those at risk of becoming homeless (counseling on how to avoid it, help with paying the rent)
-scholarships for residents to help them get a college degree

My question is: do these ideas seem feasible and helpful for those I am trying to help?

I especially want to hear from anyone who has been homeless. Would these kinds of resources have been helpful for you? What else would have been beneficial for you, that I haven't mentioned?

Thanks!