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Assist Homeless Families in Anne Arundel County
ORGANIZATION: Sarah's House
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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178 people are interested
Sarah's House is Anne Arundel County's largest supportive housing provider for homeless people. Sarah's House aids families through the provision of case management, transportation, employment services and child care programs. Serving approximately 125 guests, half of whom are children, each day, the goal of Sarah's House is to maintain the family unit and promote their ability to complete together the journey to independence.
There is a wide range of volunteer opportunities for both individuals and groups at Sarah's House. Here are a few ways you can get involved:
- prepare breakfast, lunch or dinner for shelter guests
- Sell raffle tickets at your workplace, church, or other locations
- Sell 'House Pins' at your workplace, church, or other locations
- Organize a 'Wish List' drive
- Host an evening event for children (ice cream social, movie night, etc.)
- Assist with front desk/clerical duties (urgent need for evening hours)
- Program support - administrative and organizational
- Assist with School-Age Summer Program (excellent opportunity for high school students)
- Transport guests to work and other appointments
Please contact Bruce Clopein at (410) 519-5085 or bclopein@cc-md.org for more information.
More opportunities with Sarah's House
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About Sarah's House
Location:
2015 20th St, Ft. Meade, MD 20755, US
Mission Statement
Sarah's House is a program of Catholic Charities. The mission of Catholic Charities is threefold: provide healing and care to those in need; educate people to social awareness and motivate them to act; and advocate for public policy that ensures a just society.
Catholic Charities is the leading private provider of human services in Maryland, widely known for creative and compassionate care-giving and for developing programs aimed at self sufficiency. In cherishing the Divine within, regardless of faith, race or circumstance, we improve lives by offering meaningful help and hope so that every person can realize her or his full potential.
Description
On the edge of Fort George G. Meade Army Base, Sarah's House provides emergency shelter for as many as sixty-six people and transitional housing for twenty-two families. As a supportive housing program for homeless families, Sarah's House is much more than just a safe place to sleep. Our goal is to effect positive change in the families we serve by providing parenting classes and workshops, employment programs, licensed childcare, counseling, and transportation, all aimed at assisting our guests to achieve independence and strengthen their families.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
2015 20th StFt. Meade, MD 20755
DATE POSTED
March 24, 2015
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
N/A