"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.

 
Thanks for the Shelter - February 23-March 2, 2009:

We are grateful for the Shelter Association & the 20, or so, homeless men, who spent time with us during the past week while we stayed in the St. Francis Gym.

Special thanks to our coordinators: Steve Lavender, Kary Esper & Doug White, as well as, the special support from Sara Uytingco.

And, thanks to the more than   67   volunteers who made this week possible:
Maria Alcini,
Julie Allison-Conlin,
Joseph Arozarena,
Paul Bass,
Susan Bass,
Robert Berarducci,
Kyla Berry,
Bill Langowski,
James Birchler,
Herbert Black,
Brian Brown,
Robert Conlin,
MaryCarol Conroy,
Susan Delonis,
Kellene Dishman,
Ruthann Distler,
Patricia Dobbs,
Philip Dolan,
Richard Dorr,
Thomas DuRussel-Weston,
Karly Esper,
Brian Fitzgerald,
Mary Hayden,
Margaret Hermes,
Paul Hoffrichter,
Martin Javornisky,
Erich Jensen,
Kim  C. Jones,
Philip Kearney,
Rosaleen Kirk,
Barrie Kiser,
Florence Kruzas,
Bill LaCroix,
Stephen Lavender,
James Lee,
Fr. John Linden,
Marilyn Mackovjak-Palazzolo,
Mariann Rose & Family;
Meghan Gaucher, 
Kate Miller,
Kevin Miller,
Tracy Nagy,
Andrew Nash,
Jeanne Nehez,
Timothy Nehez,
Carl Opp,
James Palm,
Jane Sanchez-Pens,
Paul Peterson,
Diane Purcell,
Ryan Purcell,
Mark Russell,
Edward Scott,
John Shaheen,
John Stetz,
Sharon Stetz,
Chrissa Swanson,
Liselle Teixeira,
Stephen Tobey,
Sara Uytingco,
Mary Wakefield,
Jeff Wawrzaszek,
Doug White,
Linda Wiseman,
Scott Wright,
Sharon Wright,
Chris Wyzlic,
Albert Zangrilli.

Also:  Kristyn Huige, Raquel Notz, Mark Ten Brink, Chris Kempton & The St. Francis Custodians. 
Contacts were: Kary Esper (Home/Cell 248-672-4481)               or, Doug White (734-971-0012)          or,  Stephen Lavender (821-2121).
 

 
 

 

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