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Various Host Sites for 2009-2010:
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- Ebbert United Methodist Church - 532 C Street, Springfield
- Eugne Faith Center - 1410 W. 13th Ave, Eugene
- First Christian Church - 1166 Oak Street, Eugene
- First Nazarene Church - 1761 E Street, Springfield
- Grace Community Church - 989 Country Club Road
- Hosea Youth Services - 834 Monroe Street, Eugene (Youth Site)
- Temple Beth Israel - 1175 East 29th Avenue Eugene
- Valley Covenant Church - 3636 W.18th St., Eugene (18th & Bailey Hill)
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Shelter Host Sites Needed...
As a Coalition representing service providers, nonprofits, faith and social activists communities and local government, we are seeking to secure locations in the Eugene/Springfield area to provide shelter for 50-70 homeless people. Shelters will be "on-call" between November 15 and March 31 to open up on nights when temperatures drop to 28 degrees or below. The shelters open at 7:00pm and close at 8:00am the following morning. Coalition staff and volunteers need access to the building from 5:00 pm to 9:00am to set up and clean afterward.
For more information you can access the EWC Guidelines For Host Sites at the Download Center at http://eganwarmingcenter.com/downloadcenter.html. The following is information about what the Coalition provides, and what potential locations would be asked to contribute. Participating organizations will be provided more detailed information about shelter operations and policies once an interest is determined.
The Coalition Provides:
Equipment to comfortably house guests including bedding and supplies.
Fire extinguishers and smoke alarms if needed.
Staff and volunteers trained in crisis response and accustomed to working with homeless individuals who will be on-site at all times the Warming Center is operating.
Trained volunteers to help run the warming center.
Transportation to and from the warming center for guests will be provided whenever possible.
Host Location Provides:
Physical space to host guests. Ideally a facility would have one large room and several smaller rooms to provide bag and bicycle storage.
Basic items such as trash cans with liners, bathrooms, tables, and chairs.
General liability coverage for the day the temporary shelter operates. This can be the same level of liability the facility provides for any other event. Principal contact person. This person needs to be knowledgeable about the facility, including how to operate heating and lights, and know how to contact other responsible people who can assist with operation of a temporary shelter.
Information about the maximum number people that could be safely housed in the facility and the dates the facility might be available. Even if your site does not meet all these criteria it can still be considered as a possible shelter site. Coalition members are happy to work with potential sites to determine how all interested organizations can participate. We will ask each site to develop a cheat sheet with basic information such as emergency contact people, how to turn on the heat, where supplies are stored, etc.
Guest Expectations:
The following are expectations of all guests at the Warming Center. Volunteers will review the Code of Conduct with guests when each person enters so they understand what is expected of them.
Guests are responsible for keeping their own area and the center as a whole, clean and tidy.
No weapons are allowed.
Use of illegal drugs and alcohol is not allowed.
No violence is tolerated.
Smoking is not allowed in the building but may be permitted outside in a designated area.
Animals are not allowed on site.
Guests are expected to be courteous to other guests and to volunteers.
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