We are grateful to our regular shelter volunteer shelter teams and host sites for welcoming clients for extra time during the holidays. We will have staff on duty but appreciate greatly extra volunteer support during the times underlined below. To volunteer, please contact Cleo Smith at volunteer@housingforward.org or call 708.338.1724 ext. 313.
Dec. 24th Christmas Eve
Current information updated 10/4/18. Please share with with your networks to spread the information in our communities.
We truly appreciate the support of our community, but because our storage space is limited and we do not have the staff to sort and process large donations, we have updated our acceptance policy.
This may not be a bona fide best practice but it is a good way to connect and inspire others to do good in your community. Remember, volunteering can be fun for the whole family! When your family or friends volunteer together you build deeper bonds with each other and with your community. Why not make a difference together when it’s made easy. You can volunteer in 3 easy steps.
Stay tuned for the updated shelter policy manual which will be coming soon. Thank you!
Years of research and countless studies have repeatedly shown that discrimination threatens not only access to housing but the stability of communities. Members of the LGBT community are more likely to become homeless, and once homeless, more likely to endure discrimination and harassment that extends...
As hosts, we are responsible for providing a safe, warm and friendly shelter for our clients. Our values dictate that we treat all of our clients with fairness, dignity and respect in all areas, including that of religious preference. This freedom is especially important before serving meals. An alternative can be a moment of silence or quiet reflection so that we can be respectful to those of all faiths.
