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Homeless Shelter Volunteers – The churches of Springfield have again been asked to help staff an emergency overflow shelter for the homeless this winter (November through March). The SOS shelter will once again be housed in our Downtown facility. Volunteers will be asked to work at the shelter one night a month to help check in guests and supervise them as they get settled for the night (a paid staff person will be onsite as well). Onsite volunteers usually are onsite from 6:00-10:30 p.m. Volunteers are also needed to make food, bring it to the shelter, and stay long enough to help serve (classes and groups are encouraged to do this together). Those who will serve onsite will be asked to attend a brief training meeting (details soon) and will receive a volunteer manual. If you would volunteer for either of those roles, please sign up at the Welcome Center or contact Rev. Vince Rohn at 793-9760 ext. 238 or vrohn@springfieldfirst.org.
Supplies for Kumler Needed – In addition to the need for food, Kumler currently has a particular need for deodorant, conditioner, laundry detergent, blankets, and adult gloves. There are boxes by both the entrances. Thank you so much.