The Warming Shelter will be open from the evening of 3rd of December through the morning of the 1st of May. Christ Church will host for most of that time, with assistance from Trinity Lutheran, which will host from the 22nd of December through the 4th of January, and New Bridges (formerly Twin Towers) Methodist Church, which will host from the 10th through the 24th of February.

Case Workers

This year we were able to fund a caseworker who will be on staff during the evenings to help our guests navigate the various support resources available, aiding them to find secure housing, healthcare, transportation, identify services, and other social services to help them get back on their feet.

Laundry/Shower

Shelter guests will be able to launder their clothes and take a shower once a week.

Funding

The City of Alameda and Christ Church jointly fund the shelter, with the City providing roughly 70% and the parish providing 30% of the needed finance.

Partner

Episcopal Community Services will staff the shelter with knowledgeable, trained caring people, 2 per shift.

Volunteers

Once again, community volunteers will provide hot dinners and bag breakfasts—see link above.

Provide dinner or breakfast It’s easy to do and very rewarding. Use link above.

Purchase needed items: MID-SEASON SHELTER WISHLIST

Thanks so very much. Our neighbors appreciate the care and love this community is providing.

Blessings, the Social Justice Ministry

Funding: Christ Church will need funds to support this ministry. To make a monetary donation, go here and select, “Give to Homeless Ministries.”

Please make checks payable to “Christ Episcopal Church” and send to:

Homeless Ministries
Christ Episcopal Church
1700 Santa Clara Avenue
Alameda, CA 94501

Showers: Showers are open Sunday 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Fresh socks, underwear, and other amenities are available as needed.  Well behaved pets are welcome.  Limited onsite storage of belongings while showering is provided.  In addition, Village of Love (431 Stardust Place; 510-995-8936) offers showers and laundry services on Wednesdays from 9:30 am- 1:00 pm.

Frequently Used Supplies for Shower Program Click here for supplies list. This link makes it easy for you to donate some of our most frequently used supplies.

MealsAlameda Lunch Elves is seeking volunteers to help provide daily lunches. Lunches are made at home and delivered to The village of Love on a daily basis. To volunteer, sign-up here.

ShowersVolunteers are needed to operate showers from 1:30-4:30 PM on Sundays. Shower volunteers check in guests, offer clothing and toiletries, and monitor shower time. To sign up, contact office@christchurchalameda.org