PADS Homeless Shelter
What is PADS?
The PADS Shelter Program operates through JOURNEYS | The Road Home in partnership with area faith communities to provide overnight shelter to those in need. Our church is a shelter on Thursday nights November 1–April 30.
How can you get involved?
New Volunteer: COMPLETE THIS FORM to let us know how you would like to serve. We have many volunteer opportunities that allow you to serve individually or with friends and family.
Donate food and/or supplies. List of needed items below.
Current Volunteer Links:
Nonperishable Food Items and Supplies Needed:
Order from our AMAZON WISH LIST (orders are delivered directly to the church) or pick up any of the food/supplies listed below at a local store and drop them off at church.
Ground DECAF coffee (25 oz or more)—MOST NEEDED
64 oz. shelf-stable juice (Apple, Cranberry, Grape, Tomato, V-8, etc.)
64 oz. iced tea
Cases of individual bottled Gatorade or juices (10–12 oz. bottles)
Cases of vegetable soup (12 in a case)
Individual half and half singles (50 count or more)
Tuna, chicken, and salmon pouches
Individual bags of chips, pretzels, or popcorn (15-18 count) or more)
Individual packs of cookies (12-36 count)
Individual packs of peanuts, cashews, and almonds (24 count)
Pudding and Jello cups (12 pack)
Individual packs of oyster crackers
Individual health bars (granola, power bars, etc.)
5 lb. bags of white rice
Case of canned tomatoes
Bags of individually wrapped candy
Who qualifies to stay in the shelter?
In order to stay as a guest in the shelter, individuals must register and complete intake paperwork with JOURNEYS. As part of the intake process, case managers do background checks on each client, assess their needs, and identify which programs they qualify for. Qualified clients are issued a PADS photo identification card to gain access to an available site on the nights they are awarded a slot. Churches receive a list of qualified clients so they know who to expect at the shelter on their assigned night.
Questions?
If you have any questions, please EMAIL HOPE PADS HERE.