"Preach
     the Gospel
       always, and
    when necessary
    use words"
      - St Francis of Assisi -
St. Francis HOME
Social Ministry
Other Shelter Programs
IHN-Alpha House
Family Shelter (October)
Shelter Association (Winter) Program.

 
 

 

Shelter for Homeless 
at St. Francis Gym
March 15 - March 22, 2010
And, next year possibly: 
March 14 - March 21, 2011
for the
Shelter Association
of Washtenaw County
www.annarborshelter.org
The (winter) shelter volunteer coordinators' position description.

 
Thank you for Shelter!
Our St. Francis community hosted the Shelter Association’s Rotating Homeless Shelter from March 15th to March 22nd., 2010. About 15 homeless men stayed in our gymnasium each evening. Almost 60 adults and high school students supported the shelter. Their service included driving the men to and from the Delonis Center each day, providing snacks and beverages as well as serving food and drinks to the men each evening. Adults also served as members of host teams staying overnight in the gym. St. Francis School participated in the shelter program through an ambitious service project, initiated by our 5th graders and led by their teachers. Every 5th grade student assembled a container of personal care items, snacks and a note of encouragement for delivery by our host teams to each overnight guest. Additionally, the 5th grade collected personal care items from all St. Francis students. These items were donated to the Delonis Center in support of their ongoing work for the homeless. Thank you to all the students and volunteers who made this week possible! 

Lucas Arias, Susana Arias, Joe Arozarena, Bob Berarducci, Jim Birchler, Herb Black, Judy Bruen, Bob Conlin, Katy Derezinski, Roy Deutschmann, Ruthann Distler, Patti Dobbs, Tom DuRussel-Weston, Michelle Eiden, Ann Gevock, Jill Granger, Jim Hayes, 
Paul Hoffrichter, Jeff Holden, Marty Javornisky, Bill Johnston, Phil Kearney, Chris Kempton, Rosaleen Kirk, Florence Kruzas, Bill LaCroix, Julie Lavender, Steve Lavender, James Lee, Sung J Lee, Theresa MacLean, Bernice Mathews, Mary Mendoza, Catherine Murau, Martin Murau, Patty O’Sullivan, Diane Purcell, Tracey Roy, Robert Samy, Kay Sekerak, Mike Sekerak, John Shaheen, Benita Sinnarajah, Janet Sloan, Michael Spath, St. Francis Custodians/Maint. Staff; St. Francis School Room 5A; St. Francis School Room 5B; St. Francis School Students; Chrissa Swanson, Aleksandra Thurman, Kim Verhines, John Wagner, Mary Wakefield, John Walsh, Kevin Walsh, Doug White, Conner Williams, Mike Williams, Carrie Wotta, Scott Wright, & Sharon Wright.
 

 
 
Come join St. Francis in hosting approximately 20-25 homeless men from our community.  Below are some ways in which you could help with this ministry. 

Please fill out the form below and "submit" it by March 9, 2010.
(If you prefer, you may, print it and return it in the collection basket or Fax 734-821-2102.)  Or, Contact:  Stephen Lavender    (734-973-2564)   _ .  Or,the Parish Social Ministry Office, (734-821-2121)  .

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Sign-up for Shelter at St. Francis Gym.
Monday evening, March 15 - Monday morning, March 22, 2010
Contact Information
Name: (Minors must be supervised by their legal guardian.)

     Telephone:(Home# Work# Day# Evening#)

     Email Address:
I would prefer to work on... (please check as many as you wish.) 
Driverswho can pick up the men at the Ann Arbor Shelter Association [312 W. Huron] on one (or more) evening between 8:00PM - 8:30PM and drive them to St. Francis.
Drivers who can drive the men to the Shelter Association [312 W. Huron] for breakfast at 7AM on one (or more) morning.  (Or, to the St. Andrew Episcopal Church Breakfast Program, 306 North Division Street.)
Hosts: We need approximately 3 people per night to stay with the men while they sleep in the gym. (The host volunteers take turns sleeping.)
Set-up & Serve one or more evenings 7:30 - 9:30PM.
Provide Snacks: We need some volunteers who are willing to provide simple foods for the men [chips, cookies, sandwich, juice, coffee, etc.].
Coordinate the Volunteers:  Before and during the shelter I would coordinate volunteers for one of these areas:Drivers;  Overnight hosts;  & Snacks.  See the Volunteer Coordinator Position Description.

I AM available to help on the following day(s) & time(s):
Monday, Mar. 15
 ------------  Evening PM Overnight
Tuesday, Mar. 16
Morning AM Evening PM Overnight
Wed., Mar. 17
Morning AM Evening PM Overnight
Thurs., Mar. 18
Morning AM Evening PM Overnight
Friday, Mar. 19
Morning AM Evening PM Overnight
Sat., Mar. 20
Morning AM Evening PM Overnight
Sunday, Mar. 21
Morning AM Evening PM Overnight
Monday, Mar. 22
Morning AM  ------------   ------------ 
Other: (list details below):


We will contact you to confirm your commitment.  Thanks!
*Questions Contact:    Stephen Lavender    (734-973-2564)       or,
  - Drivers: 
  - Overnight Host: 
  - Snacks & Set-up: 
  - Laundry:  (NO NEED TO DO Laundry any more after the week because the shelter has a facility and they will do it.) Questions, contact the shelter (734-662-2829ext.226 or ext 224).
   - the Parish Social Ministry Office,  .
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St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Parish Social Ministry Office, 
2150 Frieze Ave., Ann Arbor, MI 48104

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