DROP INN CENTER for HOMELESS PEOPLE YOUTH SERVICE PROJECT

Purpose 

To engage our Sr. High youth in meaningful service in the hope that they will learn more about the complex issues surrounding homelessness.

Background 

In 2005, our Sr. High students toured the Drop Inn Center and met with the Volunteer Coordinator to learn more about the homeless shelter and the programs the Drop Inn sponsors.  The students were impressed with the center and wanted to contribute.  Since the task of making a meal for over 300 people was too complex for our small group, they decided instead to supplement the meals the Drop Inn Center makes with fresh salads.  The students came early to church, made the salads, took them to the Drop Inn Center, then stayed to serve the meals.  They have done this on a somewhat regular basis (every 6-8 weeks or so) since 2005.   

Current Activity 

In October Sr. High youth met with the outreach coordinator from the Drop Inn Center to learn more about the mission and work of the shelter.  In December the Sr. High students will make fresh salads to take as a supplement to the s the Drop Inn Center makes and will serve the meal. They will engage in this same activity throughout the remainder of the year, about once every 8 weeks. 

Contact 

Sr. High Youth Advisor or Director of Religious Education