Gearing Up for our 2018-2019 EWC Season!
As the Fall weather settles in we are ramping up preparations for season #4. We know, weather triggered nights are coming!

We welcome you to the team and appreciate all support for this grass roots community effort.


Thank YOU, Thank YOU, Thank You, Thank You, Thank You, Thank You

VOLUNTEER's are the key
to being able to open on the most severe weather nights and provide the basic necessities our guests need.

Come to a Training, Refresher or Discussion

  • EWC INTRO: If you don't know much about the program and want to know about the history of it, the different ways to volunteer, and to see how the center provides a safe, warm, dry space and safety net for our homeless & under-sheltered neighbors. Training Schedule options: Sign Up Here!
  • If you know the background of the program and have already volunteered a few times please come to the EWC Refresher! We have a few new rules & procedures and want to answer questions folks have, update application & release of liability and be ready when the wintry weather arrives. Sign Up Here!
  • Shift Supervisors or CORE volunteers (those volunteering an average 6-8 shifts a season) We will have some opportunities to discuss over setting up the center, in a group discussion and through other trainings as the season gets closer. Sign Up Here!
Special Projects ~ Help Needed
  1. The EWC has use of a shed that would be so much more functional with shelving in it! Would someone take on determining the best option for shelving, purchase (get supplies donated), install. I can find funding if needed and could find some helpers for the install if wanted!
  2. We have laundry ........blankets & bedding...lots. Maybe a day at the laundry mat?
  3. Need help with a walkway, so we use the snowblower to keep a path to the shed clear this winter.
COMMUNITY FUNDRAISING UPDATE:

Thank you to the groups below for grants in support of the Emergency Warming Center opening on the worst weather nights of this 2018-2019 season. Additional support to supporting the longer term work with our community in need.


Ways to make tax deductible financial donations:
  • Donate by check: Emergency Warming Center .
Mail to:  EWC c/o COM, PO Box 1209,  Truckee, CA 96160

Donations, of any amount, are greatly appreciated!
"A collaborative project of Martis Camp landowners, DMB/Highlands Group (the developers of Martis Camp), Mountain Area Preservation (MAP), and Sierra Watch
Martis Camp Community Foundation
Gear & Other In-Kind Donations:

The items we collect most right now would be medium to large size backpacks, mens work boots, hiking shoes, snow boots, warm layers & coats. If you have items to donate, you can drop it off anytime in the red barrel out front, then text me to let me know it's there!

Lists of the items needed and meal requests will updated over the next few weeks!





Thank YOU, Thank YOU, Thank You, Thank You, Thank You, Thank You 

With warmth & gratitude,
Cathie Foley
Emergency Warming Center Coordinator
Cell: 775-690-7694

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