Hypothermia Prevention Shelter

2024 Hypothermia Prevention Shelter

Holy Comforter will host a one-week Hypothermia Prevention Shelter from Sunday, January 21 to Sunday, January 28. In partnership with FACETS, our Ministry Center will host 30+ guests who live and work without a home. Unlike last year, where guests were housed in a central location and we brought food and supplies to them, our parish will provide a warm place to sleep and nourishing meals.

Personal Supply Donations

Our shelter will offer much needed personal supplies—toothpaste/brushes; deodorant; socks (new); underwear (new); gloves/hats (new or gently used); soap/shampoo, etc.; Smart Trip cards; and gasoline cards. A bin to drop off supplies will be in the Narthex.

Contributions Needed!

Donate much needed funds to support our guests for Metro Smart Trip Cards and other needed supplies. To support the shelter click on the button below and select “Hypothermia Shelter” from the Fund dropdown menu.


Volunteering

To volunteer, please sign up below.

All Holy Comforter volunteers for the Hypothermia Prevention Shelter are required to complete the below FACETS Form.


Providing Meals

BreakfastDownload breakfast menus by day with recipes.

For each breakfast service, we are seeking two individuals/groups to prepare breakfast. Recipes will need to be doubled per individual/group to support all our guests. Please note, Friday’s breakfast is store bought breakfast sandwiches for those who don’t wish to cook but would like to provide a meal.

DinnerDownload dinner menus by day with recipes.

For each dinner service, we are seeking two individuals/groups to prepare meals. You are asked to follow recipes as closely as possible.

To cook for guests, please sign up below.


Driving the FACETS Van (and those serving as riders)

For those who have agreed to drive our guests in the FACETS van, please complete the Driving Record Transcript Authorization Form and send them via email to Alex Graham by January 11.

Download the FACETS Van Driver/Rider Instructions.


Volunteer Orientation and Training Session

NOTE: If you missed the Orientation and Training Session that was held on January 14, please take a moment to watch the recording HERE (Passcode: #y$C3kf).

Questions? Please contact Alex Graham.