Emergency Assistance
Churches United for the Homeless
Churches United for the Homeless is an emergency shelter that provides meals, food baskets, items of necessity and support to the homeless and hungry men, women and families that come to their doors. The mission of Churches United is to provide "shelter and support in a spiritual setting." Participants of CSC who serve at Churches United are able to help by helping prepare, serve and clean up meals, organizing the clothing and toiletry rooms, making and handing out food baskets, office work, answering phones, as well as general maintenance of the shelter. Churches United volunteers may help out at all times during the days and evenings as well as on weekends.
Churches United Program Director: Bethany Santema, '10, basantem@cord.edu
YWCA
The YWCA women's shelter volunteers can serve anytime during the day or evening. Volunteers help with special events, serve as a shelter assistant, help with childcare, prepare and serve a meal, help with administrative office needs or be a tutor.
YWCA Program Director: Rachel Remke, '10, rlremke@cord.edu
Habitat ReStore:
Habitat ReStore is a building supply thrift store, selling surplus and gently used materials at a fraction of the cost. All profits go toward building Habitat for Humanity homes right here in the F-M area. As a Restore volunteer you’ll be working toward improving the community. A number of volunteer positions are available including cashier, pricing, store maintenance, merchandise organization, and you can even design your own position that highlights your unique skills and interests!
Habitat ReStore Program Director: Joe Marion, '12, jtmarion@cord.edu
Campus Service Commission
