-Information courtesy Community Partners of Hope
The Henderson Men’s Shelter has one final month left to complete the 2018-2019 shelter season. Volunteers have been wonderful, but we still need a few more on the welcome shift.
We have added two things to make your stay more comfortable and secure when you volunteer:
WiFi service is now available in the shelter
Security cameras now cover the alley and entry door
We have also identified a group of men who are willing to do overnight supervision on a regular basis which has made scheduling for overnight much simpler. We could use a few more names, so if you are willing to cover even one overnight shift (paired with a trained volunteer) please call the shelter manager at (252) 820-0701.
Our biggest need now is for welcome shift volunteers; we can use men or women. Since the shelter manager will be there the entire time, we only need one, but we are happy to have pairs. You simply assist the manager and share a meal and conversation with the men.
PLEASE CALL (252) 432-9494 to volunteer and please take a look at the Shelter Calendar (click here) to see if you as an individual or your church or organization can fill in the blanks for supervision and/or meals.
MARCH VOLUNTEER NEEDS:
ALL MEALS ARE COVERED!!!
SUPERVISION: Welcome Shift (5:30 – 9 p.m.) – Call (252) 432-9494
– Friday, March 1
– Saturday, March 2
– Sunday through Saturday, March 10-16 – one or more evenings
– Thursday through Saturday, March 21-23
– Sunday through Saturday, March 24-30 except Tuesday
HOPE HOUSE UPDATE:
Hope House has been at full capacity (7 men) this year. Several have moved on to other housing and others have had applications waiting to take their place.
This spring we will need to do some major repairs on the exterior of the house. It is a very old structure and needs some TLC! We will be arranging repair work once the weather is warmer. If you have a group who would like to take on a project, please let us know!
SUPPLIES NEEDED AT THIS TIME:
Large bottles of hand sanitizer
Large refill bottles of hand soap
Cans of foot powder or Athletes Foot spray
Tall kitchen trash bags (13-gallon size)
Laundry detergent
7-ounce adjustable air fresheners
Pine-sol type cleaner – gallon containers
Toilet bowl cleaner – gel type
Soap – small sample size (or hotel supplies)
Instant Grits
Crackers & nabs
Cup of Noodles (with cup)
Coffee & creamer
Peanut butter & jelly
Four-pound bags of sugar
CLOTHING NEEDED– NEW ONLY!* (take used clothing to a thrift store, please)
*Please leave all underwear and socks in original packages.
Men’s Undergarments (all sizes)
Waterproof men’s gloves
Men’s sweatshirts (Sizes L, XL, XXL)
Men’s thermal sets (Sizes L, XL, XXL)
White tube socks
NOT NEEDED: Shampoo, toothpaste, toothbrushes, instant oatmeal, deodorant, dress socks and coffee mugs.
A NOTE ABOUT DONATIONS:
All contributions are tax deductible.
You may send a check to:
Community Partners of Hope, Inc., P.O. Box 1791, Henderson, NC 27536
Donations can be taken to:
First Baptist Church (9-5 Monday thru Thursday or 9-12 Friday)
First Presbyterian Church (10-1 Monday thru Thursday)
WIZS Radio Station
or call Betty Boyd (252) 432-3967 to arrange delivery
(This is not a paid advertisement)
