-Information courtesy Community Partners of Hope
For some, the Henderson Men’s Shelter is just a safe, warm place for a few nights until they can move on, but for others, our shelter has provided life-changing assistance which has allowed men to return to a productive life in the community!
We have some new members on our Board of Directors and we are really concentrating on a major fundraising effort so that we can move from a temporary, short term, overnight only program to a stronger ministry open to more men (and someday families).
We are just about halfway through the season, but with 12 weeks to go, we still have some holes in our schedule that need to be filled. These are mostly for welcome shift supervisors and for meals. Welcome is from 5:30 to 9 p.m. and you are with a trained manager, so you won’t be put on the spot to make tough decisions – just visit with and encourage our guests.
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.
JANUARY VOLUNTEER NEEDS:
Welcome Shift:
January 18 – 19 (Friday and Saturday)
January 24 – 26 (Thursday – Saturday)
January 27 – 28 (Sunday and Monday)
January 30 – 31 (Wednesday and Thursday)
Lots more days in February and March – please check the calendar.
Overnight Shift:
We could use a few more men who are willing to take an overnight shift here and there as needed. Please call the shelter manager at (252) 820-0701 to volunteer.
SUPPLIES THAT NEEDED:
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 – NEW ONLY!* (take used clothing to thrift store please – see below)
*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:
We depend on lots of donated clothing (NEW only) and supplies to keep the shelter running and our men warm and dry. Sometimes we get donations that we cannot use and then several of us must go through them and “regift” them to other agencies. Please be sure to let your churches know what we do and DO NOT need this year. Also, it is much easier for us if items are donated in their original packaging instead of repackaged in sets.
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