From our shelter ministry in 2012
More than a decade ago FPC partnered with Greensboro Urban Ministry to provide a place to sleep and a meal to eat on cold nights. Because of great need in our community we will again serve as an overnight Winter Emergency Shelter this year. Urban Ministry will qualify and assign 15 unhoused men to our shelter, and will provide a staff person overnight.
We will be starting soon, so we need volunteers ASAP! Please choose an area and one (or more) dates. Also please donate basic toiletries, list below.
Winter Shelter map available here. There is also a FAQ for common questions here.
Coordinators
We need 4-5 volunteers to work behind the scenes to coordinate and support the work of the shelter. Please contact Matt Bussell, email or 336-478-4705 if you can support the shelter in one of these ways: Volunteer Coordinator, Meals Coordinator, Laundry Coordinator, Physical Needs Coordinator, Pantry Coordinator.
Meal Volunteers
Bring a balanced, nutritious dinner to the shelter at 6 pm, set up and be ready to serve by 6:15 pm. Eat with the guests. Pack up leftovers and leave by around 7 pm. Sign up HERE.
Evening Volunteers
(2-3 people per night)
Arrive at shelter at 5:45 to do a quick walkthrough to make sure everything is in order. Check guests in, supervise cleanup and chores. Leave about 9:15 pm. Sign up HERE.
Overnight Volunteers
(1 person per night)
Same duties as evening volunteers. Lights out at 10 pm, sit by exit to ensure people are not leaving or entering the shelter. Lights on at 5 am, set out breakfast items, check to make sure area is neat and chores are done. Guests leave by 6:30 am. Urban Ministry is providing a paid staff person who will be male. Women and men are welcome to volunteer. Sign up HERE.
Toiletries needed
Please drop off in the Welcome Center:
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- Chap stick
- Earplugs
- Deodorant
- Shaving cream and razor
- Shampoo
- A bar of soap
- Toothpaste and toothbrush
- Gallon plastic bags
- Socks
- Comb
- Tissues
- Winter hat
