Through the Overnight Shelter Network, UUFSD will again cooperate with St. James Catholic Church to provide shelter and meals for individuals who are experiencing homelessness. St. James will provide the facility and we will provide dinners, hosted meals, and hosts to spend the night from 1/28/24 through 2/4/24. UUFSD has been providing these services for decades. In the Network’s 37th season (2022-23), more than 100 guest were provided 3,551 bed-nights in addition to 10,650 meals. The guests included 19 families (53 people), 22 single men, 16 single women and 6 couples without children. They stay in each church for two weeks, then move to the next, providing 10 weeks of warm meals, dry protected beds and a safe place to land each evening. The guests are always so appreciative, and the volunteers have the chance to connect with them in an informal setting. Thank you, all 50+ past volunteers! Watch for sign-ups in early January.
Posted by Mary Anne Trause