The Red Stuff

City Shelter Alliance

Winter Emergency Shelter Volunteers

Help provide warm meals and overnight shelter support during winter storm season. Volunteers assist with intake, meal service, and creating a welcoming environment for guests experiencing homelessness.

weeklyChicago, ILimmediate need

Why this matters now

Urgent need during severe winter weather

Overview

Help provide warm meals and overnight shelter support during winter storm season. Volunteers assist with intake, meal service, and creating a welcoming environment for guests experiencing homelessness.

Skills needed

  • Communication
  • Empathy
  • Physical stamina

Cause areas

  • homelessness
  • hunger
  • community

Time & location

Commitment

weeklyimmediate response

Location

Chicago, IL

Scripture alignment

Matthew 25:40

"Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me."

Jesus teaches that caring for the vulnerable is caring for Him directly.

I’m interested

We’ll notify the partner organization and email you next steps.

Checklist

  • Orientation completed online
  • Background check (if mentoring)
  • Willingness to pray with neighbors

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