cold weather shelter open

The Davis Community Meals Cold Weather Shelter opened November 16, 2009 and will remain open through March 31, 2010. The shelter can accommodate 10 homeless individuals: 8 men and 2 women. It is open from 6 pm every evening to 7:30 am the following morning. To stay there, individuals must first get a shelter voucher at our resource center at 1111 H Street. Vouchers are issued at 8:30 am each morning to individuals on a first come, first served basis. Vouchers are required. Individuals may stay at the shelter for up to 14 consecutive nights and are given priority in issuing vouchers.

Residents at the shelter are provided a warm, stable environment, beds, bedding, a nightly meal and referrals to appropriate services.

Volunteers are needed at the shelter for both evening and overnight shifts. Generally, there are 3 volunteer/staff each evening: 1 from 6 pm to 11 pm and 2 who spend the night at the shelter and close the shelter in the morning. To volunteer at the shelter, please call Harmony at 530-220-3904 or contact her by email at volunteersatdcm@sbcglobal.net.

thank you!

Thanks to the Davis community, to our many sponsors, to the contributing artists, all of the volunteers, and the attendees, the Davis Community Meals' third annual Open Doors event was a big success!

Proceeds from this annual event provide needed support for Davis Community Meals' programs.