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EMERGENCY & DISASTER RELIEF

"The Lord is near to the brokenhearted, and saves the crushed in spirit." - Psalm 34:18


AUSTIN STREET WINTER WEATHER VOLUNTEERS

Our partners at Austin Street Center need your help. They are now planning on opening a second location for inclement weather at their overflow shelter at 2929 Hickory Street by their main campus. Intake will begin Sunday, Jan. 14 and due to the forecast of ongoing subfreezing temperatures, we plan to keep the temporary shelter up and running for the next 10 days.

There are three ways you can help:

Inclement Weather Shelter Meal Service Volunteer - IWS Meal Service at Austin Street Center's former shelter (located at 2929 Hickory St) is a fast-paced and high-energy opportunity, with a high level of client interaction that is perfect for anyone great at multitasking. The tasks performed include but are not limited to serving a meal to clients, meal prepping, setting up food orientation on the serving line, and serving drinks to clients from the beverage station. This position is posted emergently as the need arises and helps by being on the front line of serving. WE REQUIRE MEAL SERVICE VOLUNTEERS TO WEAR HAIRNETS, GLOVES, AND APRONS (ALL SUPPLIES WILL BE PROVIDED). WE ASK THAT YOU PLEASE WEAR NON-OPEN-TOED SHOES. Two shifts are available, 8:30-10 am and 4:30-6:30 pm.

Inclement Weather Shelter Volunteer -The IWS Volunteer at Austin Street Center's former shelter (located at 2929 Hickory St.) is a fast-paced and high-energy opportunity with high-level client interaction and is perfect for anyone great at multitasking. The tasks performed include but are not limited to handing out hygiene items, blankets, and other supplies, answering client questions regarding resources, and helping out where needed. This position is only posted as the need arises and helps extend our resources to provide for the basic needs of our clients. Two shifts are available, Noon-5 pm and 5-10 pm.

If you would like to make a cash or in-kind donation to support inclement weather operations, please visit our site.

How you can help

Pray for those affected and for the relief and recovery efforts.

Donate to our Emergency and Disaster Relief Fund. HPUMC maintains a disaster response fund that enables us to respond quickly in times of unexpected need. We work with churches and partner agencies in affected areas to ensure funds go directly to relief efforts.

Our hearts are broken over serious conflicts and disasters arising globally. Together, we are praying for peace in war-torn regions, as well as healing and protection for those affected by war, natural disasters, poverty, and injustice in all its forms. Please join us in lifting up prayers for our broken world, knowing that true restoration and healing comes from God.

HPUMC is responding by partnering with local churches and organizations and with UMCOR, as they work with faith leaders and disaster response organizations, providing humanitarian assistance to alleviate human suffering.

Please contact Laura Mendoza at mendozal@hpumc.org for more information.

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