The Open Shelter
Service Projects
Fundraiser
Organize a fundraiser among classmates or family to help raise money for the Open Shelter.
Host a party, lemonade stand, bake sale, or other event to help raise money!
Who can help: Anyone!
Unmentionable Monday
We need you to collect and donate packages of underwear and socks for the homeless and marginally housed that we serve….mens & womens in all sizes are preferred!!
Who can help: Anyone!
T-Shirt Tuesday
We need YOUR donations of gently used and new t-shirts for the homeless and marginally housed that we serve….mens & womens in all sizes are preferred!!
Who can help: Anyone!
Woodsy Wednesday
We are in need of donations of camping equipment such as tents, tarps, candles, flashlights, and sleeping bags to help those we serve who live outside…this would be a great ‘project’ for Boy or Girl Scout Troops!
Who can help: Anyone!
Thirsty Thursday
We are in need of donations of coffee, bottled water, bottled & canned soda/energy drinks, juice/drink pouches and boxes, powdered and canned milk, bottled and mixes of juice & lemonade, and water bottles/thermoses to help those we serve!
Who can help: Anyone!
Food Friday
We are in need of donations of canned goods (especially those with pop-tops), cereal, snack foods, peanut butter, jelly, sugar, salt, pepper, pancake mix, loaves of bread, pasta, sauces, and soups. We can also accept some quantities of perishable goods such as luncheon meats, hot dogs and cheese.
Who can help: Anyone!
Contact The Open Shelter under the ‘Contact’ tab on the menu to set up volunteer opportunities or service projects!