Clothing Drive for Spirit of Hope Clothing Closet Mission
From March 2nd through April 17th, WPUMC will be partnering with Spirit of Hope to fill their ‘Clothing Closet’. This mission provides warm outerwear and basic clothing needs to the homeless friends and neighbors in the tri city area of Littleton, Englewood, and Sheridan. This mission came from a working with the Severe Weather Coalition, Change the Trend and other organizations, working with the unhoused individuals. Every 2nd Saturday of the month, volunteers load up in a bus or several vehicles and find individuals on the street. The volunteers provide these individuals with clothes, a sack meal, personal items and food that will help them for a while. This effort specifically targets the individuals that did not get a voucher for the night to stay at a hotel through the Severe Weather Coalition.
Collection bins are located in the Narthex for drop-off. We are requesting the following items for donation:
New or used:
Jackets and Coats
Sweaters
Pants, specifically jeans
New Only:
Socks
Underwear
Sizing:
Adult sizing is preferred, but all sizes are welcome
If you would like more information about volunteering with Spirit of Hope, please contact Rev. Jamielee at assocpastor@washparkumc.org.
FISH of Denver East
We are running a toiletries and food drive for FISH of Denver East. From 3/10-4/3, we will be collecting the following items for donation:
Toiletries
- hotel and small-medium retail size unopened shampoo
- hotel and small-medium retail size unopened conditioner
- hotel and small-medium retail size unopened lotion
- deodorant
- toothpaste and toothbrushes
- hotel and small-medium retail size unopened mouthwash
- hotel and small-medium retail size unopened body wash
- bar soap
Food
- hearty soups and pasta sauces,
- variety canned beans (no black or refried)
- healthy snacks
- hot chocolate
- microwave popcorn packets.
Collection bins will be marked in the Narthex.
Meal Service at St. Francis Center – Warren Residences
There are opportunities to help cook dinner every two weeks at the St. Francis Center – Warren Residences. The event is located at the old Warren UMC in Cheesman Park and you will have the chance to prepare a meal with the residents and help build community. You are asked to volunteer for the 3-6 p.m. shift on Wednesdays. They also ask for a $25 donation to help cover the cost of ingredients for the meal. Warren Residences offers permanent housing for fifty (50) people.
The mission of St. Francis Center is to offer refuge and peace for our community members who experience homelessness, helping them meet their basic needs and transition out of homelessness.
St. Francis Center is a not-for-profit organization with its roots in the Episcopal Church. St. Francis Center’s focus has always been to offer a place of refuge for people who are homeless and to provide services with dignity and respect. We continue that tradition today, welcoming all who come whatever their religious or political affiliation.
For questions and available dates, please contact Ben Fiedler: benafiedler@gmail.com or 303.399.6999 (please include your cell number when leaving messages).
