The minimum requirement for a dream is a safe place to lay your head.
Olu Timehin Adegbeye
Writer, Activist
Olu Timehin Adegbeye
Writer, Activist
January 17 – 31, 2022
St. Timothy’s has hosted Winter Nights Shelter families since 2005!
Winter Nights Shelter is Back! Following Covid protocols, and with the approval of the County Health Department, Winter Nights is once again operating the rotating family shelter in Contra Costa County. With the help of St. Timothy’s and Beth Chaim volunteers, we will open the Parish Hall to become a Winter Nights Shelter serving approximately 30 guests (families with children).
How Can I Help: We will provide breakfast, lunch, and dinner; laundry services; showers; assistance with homework; space for play and relaxation. Transportation, counseling, and other services are provided by Winter Nights Shelter program. There are many ways to participate.
How Can I Help: We will provide breakfast, lunch, and dinner; laundry services; showers; assistance with homework; space for play and relaxation. Transportation, counseling, and other services are provided by Winter Nights Shelter program. There are many ways to participate.
PLEASE NOTE: All Staff, Guests and Onsite Volunteers must provide
proof of full Covid vaccination
To sign-up or get more information, go to the links below.
Sign-ups will also be available on Sundays.
proof of full Covid vaccination
To sign-up or get more information, go to the links below.
Sign-ups will also be available on Sundays.
Setup & Takedown – Set up tables & chairs, unload the shelter truck, organize the food and supplies, etc.
Food & Supply Donation – Donate food & supplies to help us run the shelter for two weeks (i.e. breakfast/lunch fixings, snacks, paper plates, cups, cleaning supplies)
Meal Team – Work with a team to donate, prepare and serve dinner or weekend breakfast.
Children's Activities & Homework Help – Help with homework, play games, read books, cleanup the play areas before bedtime.
Weekend Coverage – Open & monitor the playground, organize games/crafts (not required). Morning volunteers set out lunch fixings and afternoon volunteers set out snacks (all food provided on site.)
Wash Family Towels – Shelter guests use the shower in the Youth Center. Volunteers wash one or two loads of towels so that we have clean towels available throughout their stay.
Overnight – Shelter staff is on site at all times and responsible for the guests. The overnight volunteer locks up at night, puts out the breakfast fixings and tidies up,
Donate Money – Donate money for laundry expenses, purchase of BART tickets or gas cards, or to replenish supplies.
Food & Supply Donation – Donate food & supplies to help us run the shelter for two weeks (i.e. breakfast/lunch fixings, snacks, paper plates, cups, cleaning supplies)
Meal Team – Work with a team to donate, prepare and serve dinner or weekend breakfast.
Children's Activities & Homework Help – Help with homework, play games, read books, cleanup the play areas before bedtime.
Weekend Coverage – Open & monitor the playground, organize games/crafts (not required). Morning volunteers set out lunch fixings and afternoon volunteers set out snacks (all food provided on site.)
Wash Family Towels – Shelter guests use the shower in the Youth Center. Volunteers wash one or two loads of towels so that we have clean towels available throughout their stay.
Overnight – Shelter staff is on site at all times and responsible for the guests. The overnight volunteer locks up at night, puts out the breakfast fixings and tidies up,
Donate Money – Donate money for laundry expenses, purchase of BART tickets or gas cards, or to replenish supplies.
Contact Joann Oliver at 808-8810 or [email protected]
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What is Winter Nights Shelter?
Operated by the Interfaith Council of Contra Costa County, the Winter Nights Shelter program is a rotating homeless shelter that uses the facilities and helping hands of over 17 faith organizations to provide shelter for homeless families from October through June. Those served by the program move every two weeks from one congregation to the next during this period. The program serves those most at risk in the cold weather: families with children and seniors. |
The Need:
On any given night there are almost 7,000 people in Contra Costa County, including 1100 families with minors. Unfortunately, there is not enough shelter space in Contra Costa County.
On any given night there are almost 7,000 people in Contra Costa County, including 1100 families with minors. Unfortunately, there is not enough shelter space in Contra Costa County.
