 www.united-church.ca |
|
Eastminster United is a Christ-centered Church which unites families and individuals who worship and serve God, in order to learn about Christian perspectives and to share missionary tasks. We are a family whose members care for each other, and for the community and world in which we live. We minister daily to the needs of the Danforth village community and to our congregation throughout the Toronto area. |
|
Eastminster United Church
Out of the Cold
We are always looking for volunteers and have a variety of shifts available. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Volunteer Coordinators, Sheila Spencer (email sspencer55@sympatico.ca) and Jill Wren bjwren@rogers.com,
EVERY FRIDAY EVENING from the beginning of November til the end of March.
In our sixteenth year, Eastminster’s Out of the Cold program continues to offer shelter - not judgement - a nourishing meal, access to a nurse, hot showers, and decent used clothing. We feed up to 130 guests, and have sleeping accomodation for 45. On "Cold Alert" nights we are able to increase the number of overnight guests.The Eastminster Out of the Cold program is run by volunteers and is funded solely on donations from the congregation and community. The cost of the Program for the church averages out to $1,000.00 weekly. This includes all food, cleaning materials, towels for showers, toiletries, blankets, Christmas packages, and clothing. By donating to this special needs program you help to relieve some of the stresses that the homeless of Toronto must endure during the harsh winter months. Donations can be made to: Eastminster United Church, Out of the Cold. Needs:- There is a continuing need for all types of clothing for Out of the Cold. Especially large sizes to x2-x3 in both men's and women's. Also needed is large to extra large underwear, socks and hygiene items. Tennis shoes, boots, and tea towels and bath towels are also in great demand. |