- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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27 people are interested
Help with Thanksgiving dinner at Berkeley shelter!
ORGANIZATION: Building Opportunities for Self-Sufficiency
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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27 people are interested
GIVE THANKS FOR YOUR BLESSINGS & HELP THOSE IN NEED!
Serve Holiday Food, Warmth & Joy at Berkeley homeless shelter
Building Opportunities for Self-Sufficiency (BOSS) is a nonprofit organization that helps homeless, poor and disabled people seek jobs and housing, and rebuild their lives - BOSS TURNS LIVES AROUND!
Our URSULA SHERMAN VILLAGE housing program in West Berkeley provides shelter and support services to 100 men, women and children every night. Help us give them a warm, joyful, memorable Thanksgiving!
We are looking for volunteers to pitch in with prepping a delicious Thanksgiving dinner for people at the shelter - help needed between noon-4 pm.
Thank you!!!
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About Building Opportunities for Self-Sufficiency
Location:
1918 University Ave. #2A, Berkeley, CA 94704, US
Mission Statement
Our Vision BOSS believes in building a community where everyone has access to affordable housing and the means to care for themselves and their families, and where there is inclusive participation in community decision-making. Our Mission BOSS's mission is to help homeless, poor, and disabled people achieve health and self-sufficiency, and to fight against the root causes of poverty and homelessness. Our Values In order to be most effective, BOSS strives every day for excellence in behavior and ethics, excellence in service delivery, excellence in systems, and excellence in leadership. Our relationships are guided by the principles of active compassion, courtesy, and dignity.
Description
Since 1971 BOSS has provided housing and services to over 1,500 homeless people each year. We have programs for both single adults and families with children. Most BOSS participants are dealing with multiple challenges: mental illness, substance abuse, domestic violence, illiteracy, lack of job skills, social isolation, trauma, and entrenched feelings of exhaustion and hopelessness. BOSS programs focus on teaching life skills, connecting people with community resources, and creating supportive and positive environments that motivate people and build hope.
Our services address 4 areas:
- HOUSING: Shelter, transitional/special needs housing, permanent housing assistance.
- HEALTH: Physical and mental health services, medication monitoring, drug/alcohol recovery counseling, socialization, case management for the seriously mentally ill.
- ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: Job readiness assessments, resume-building, job search assistance, job development with employers, job creation, adult education.
- SOCIAL JUSTICE: Community building, leadership development, and collaborative action campaigns on targeted policy goals.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
711 Harrison St.Berkeley, CA 94710
DATE POSTED
November 20, 2018
SKILLS
- Food Service
- Customer Service
GOOD FOR
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- 2-4 hours
- Compassion, sense of humor!