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Interfaith Shelter Network Rotational

Agency Name:
 Interfaith Shelter Network of San Diego
Project Coordinator:
Rosemary Johnston, Executive Director
Area of Service:
 Homeless Programs
Agency Description:
We shelter homeless men, women and children at 63 local congregations regionwide between October and April throughout the San Diego region, and we operate a transitional housing program for homeless battered women with children in an 11 unit apartment site in central San Diego, which accepts referrals from all over the region. Both programs provide case management and transportation. Our transitional housing participants also participate in individual and group therapy, receive assistance for job related education programs, child care assistance as needed, preparation of a family budget. Shelter guests attend career planning and budgeting workshops on Saturday mornings.
Area:
West Coast Area
Region:
San Diego

Project Date & Time:
Oct 15 - 5PM - 8PM, Oct 16 - 5PM - 8PM, Oct 17 - 5PM - 8PM, Oct 18 - 5PM - 8PM, Oct 19 - 5PM - 8PM, Oct 20 - 5PM - 8PM, Oct 21 - 5PM - 8PM, Oct 22 - 5PM - 8PM
Project Location:
Oceanside area or metro San Diego
Volunteer Positions:
 There are currently 10 available volunteer positions
Project Description:
we shelter homeless individuals and families at local congregations throughout the San Diego region between October and April. Each of our 63 host sites provides overnight shelter and three meals daily to 12 homeless guests for two weeks. All guests are screened and monitored by local agencies with which we contract. No mental illness or substance abuse; short term homeless who just need a place to stay while they look for housing and employment and save money while having a safe and secure place to stay at night.

Special Skills or Tools Required:
Volunteers must bring cooked meal to shelter sites after 5 p.m.
Supplies Needed:
Minimum Age:
14
Project ID #:
1028-2819