- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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62 people are interested
Are you a foodie? Create a special night for those in need.
ORGANIZATION: DESC - Housing and Health to End Homelessness
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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62 people are interested
We are looking for a special someone or group to create a special menu, cook and serve a monthly meal in our supportive housing communities, which provide housing/shelter for persons experiencing homelessness. These individuals are rarely served a sit-down meal, and once a month we would like to create a "restaurant setting" where staff and volunteers treat them as if they're in a regular dining establishment. Each month, the meal will be a theme of your choosing. It is possible for a small budget to be provided, but we encourage further community envolvement if you wish to solicit food donations. Also, volunteer groups often are able to underwrite the meals, using some of the items in our kitchens and augmenting this to make something really special.
Some ideas: A theme night every month: Hawaiian, Seasonal, Harvest feast, Barbeque, Italian night, sub sandwich build-your-owns, etc. Or you can just make a really good meal!
Our 12 DESC housing programs are all around the city, so there are many chances to adopt a program and add some fun to the culture!
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About DESC - Housing and Health to End Homelessness
Location:
515 3RD AVE, SEATTLE, WA 98104, US
Mission Statement
The Downtown Emergency Service Center works to end the homelessness of vulnerable people, particularly those living with serious mental or addictive illnesses. Through partnerships and an integrated array of comprehensive services, treatment and housing, we give people the opportunity to reach their highest potential. At DESC, uncommon efforts produce uncommon results that eliminate homelessness, one person at a time.
Description
DESC is the largest multi-service agency serving homeless adults in the Puget Sound region, reaching over 9,000 people annually and providing state licensed mental health and chemical dependency treatment, 279 emergency shelter beds, and over 1600 units of permanent, supportive housing. DESC also addresses a larger community need: our services decrease the financial burden on taxpayers by minimizing the utilization of emergency rooms, jails, courts, police, psychiatric hospitals and other highly expensive resources. At the same time, we are improving the quality of life for those who live, work and do business here.
DESC succeeds where others have failed. Stretching the bounds of accepted practices, DESC's professional staff have learned that creative, assertive and holistic approaches, including evidence based and emerging best practices, work best for our highly vulnerable and difficult-to-engage clientele. Many men and women who have a long history of homelessness also have tenuous if any ties to the mainstream community and lack natural support networks such as family members. By eliminating outdated barriers to services and housing, DESC has received national recognition for its work with chronically homeless adults with behavioral health disorders.
Our staff and Board of Directors remain committed to serving those adults in our community who are most disabled and most vulnerable - and most often forgotten or ignored by society. We believe there is no such thing as a throw-away person.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
DESC515 Third AveSeattle, WA 98104
DATE POSTED
April 1, 2020
SKILLS
- Event Design & Planning
- Food & Beverage Services
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Time Commitment: Once a month for min. 6 months