Volunteer Update

December 13th, 2019

URGENT: Holiday Gift Drive Needs Since we are still very low on many of our gifts for residents and community clients, we have extended the drop off dates for our holiday gift drive! We are still short 16 holiday baskets for our adult residents, and many other items, such as air mattresses and flashlights for community clients. > FOR HOLIDAY GIFT INSTRUCTIONS AND SIGN UP CLICK HERE! Sign up now to help individuals and families, who are struggling with the trauma of homelessness, get into the holiday spirit and further their path towards healing and hope!

Volunteers Needed: Holiday Party Activities Come spread holiday cheer at The Light House! We are in need of volunteers on Thursday, December 19th from 6:30-8:30pm to help facilitate fun holiday activities and games for our residents. If you are a registered volunteer and interested in volunteering for this shift, please sign-up through our SignUpGenius link . If you have any additional questions, please email volunteers@annapolislighthouse.org .

Volunteers Needed: Evening Front Desk Shifts We are looking for two front desk volunteers for Thursday, December 19th from 4:30-7:00pm to manage the front desk while our RA's attend a meeting. If you are experienced with the front desk, please sign-up for a shift on the Volunteer Information Center (VIC) . If you are interested in this opportunity but have never volunteered at the front desk, please email volunteers@annapolislighthouse.org to set-up a shadowing session.

Closed on Christmas and New Years Day Aside from breakfast and dinner, there will be no volunteer opportunities available on Christmas and New Years Day. We thank you for all of the time and energy you have devoted this year to helping those in need in our community. We hope you enjoy this time with your family, and wish you all a Happy Holiday!

OPEN VOLUNTEER SHIFTS

Breakfast/Dinner Volunteers Serve Breakfast and/or Dinner for our residents. Here are the upcoming meals and dates we need filled: Breakfast (6:00-8:30am): December 22nd, 28th, 29th Dinner (5:00-7:00pm): December Full; January 14th, 15th, 18th Sign-up through our online Volunteer Information Center (VIC).

Client Choice Pantry Volunteers Check clients in/out, pack grocery bags of non-perishable items based on list of preferences, and help community clients pick out perishable food in the moment. (Tues & Thurs 10am-2pm | Wed 2-6pm | 3rd Sat of the Month 8am-12pm) Upcoming shifts we need filled: December 18th, 19th, 21st, 31st January 2nd, 8th, 9th, 15th, 16th, 18th, 22nd, 23rd, 29th, 30th Sign-up through our online Volunteer Information Center (VIC).

Bagged Lunch Distribution Volunteers Distribute bagged lunches to clients. (10am-12pm) Upcoming dates we need filled: December 20th, 27th January 13th, 14th, 16th, 21st, 22nd, 27th, 28th, 29th, 31st Sign-up through our online Volunteer Information Center (VIC).

Day Center Hosts (SHRC) Volunteers Monitor laundry and shower services, distribute pantry bags, and assist with light data entry. (Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri 10am-1pm or 11am-2pm | Wed 2-4pm & 4-7pm | 3rd Saturday of the Month 9am-12pm & 12pm-2pm) Upcoming shifts we need filled: December 18th, 21st, 23rd, 24th, 26th, 27th, 30th If you have never volunteered in the Safe Harbour Resource Center, please email volunteers@annapolislighthouse.org to set-up a shadowing session prior to volunteering.

Clothing Closet Volunteers Help sort and distribute clothing for our clients. (10am-12pm) Here are the upcoming dates we need filled: December 26th January 4th, 8th, 9th, 15th, 16th, 22nd, 23rd, 29th, 30th Sign-up through our online Volunteer Information Center (VIC).

NEEDS

URGENT PANTRY NEEDS • Canned Fruit (in fruit juice) • Canned Vegetables (Low sodium) • Peanut Butter • Jam/Jelly (30oz or smaller) • Cereal (low sugar/whole grain) • Oatmeal Packets • Soup (Cans or pouches/boxes) • Beans (Cans, pouches, or dried) *Pop-top/easy-to-open cans are preferable for our clients OTHER URGENT NEEDS • NEW Pillows • Disinfectant Wipes • Lysol Disinfectant Spray • Boxes of Tissues • Warm blankets • Towels • Washcloths & Hand Towels • Empty Adult Backpacks • Sleeping Bags • Diapers (sizes 2-6) • Baby Wipes • Liquid Detergent • Winter Hats and Gloves • NEW Men & Women's Underwear • NEW Men & Women's Socks • Full-Sized Deodorant • Gift Cards (Target, Grocery, Uber/Lyft, Dollar Tree)

Items can be purchased and dropped of at our 10 Hudson Street. Many items can also be ordered online through our AMAZON WISH LIST!

We Currently DO NOT Need the Following Items: Mouth wash, commercial sized canned food, suits, used kids toys/clothes, lightweight summer clothing, books, large or travel sized toiletries

UPCOMING EVENTS

Sponsored by: The Anne Arundel & Annapolis Coalition to End Homelessness THE LONGEST NIGHT Homeless Persons' Memorial Service December 21st at 4:30pm Whitmore Park, 44 Calvert St, Annapolis Please join us to remember and honor the homeless men and women who passed away in Anne Arundel County this year. The names of those who have died will be read, prayer will be offered from leaders of many faiths, silence will be held, and an Act of Commitment to work to End Homelessness throughout 2020 will be offered.

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The Light House Homeless Prevention Support Center 10 Hudson Street, Annapolis, MD 21401 P: (410) 349-5056 | E: info@annapolislighthouse.org ‌ ‌