A Night’s Welcome
Here’s how you can help:
We are always in need of groups to prepare and serve meals for our guests. Some nights we feed as many as 100 people. Gather your group to prepare dinner or breakfast.
For congregations, civic groups, or families who want to provide meals on a monthly schedule, please use the button below to pick a recurring meal schedule:
Assist shelter staff
The shelter is open from 6 PM to 7 AM. Volunteers are always needed for:
- Check-In (5:30 PM to 9 PM)
- Dinner Help (4 to 7 PM)
- Overnight (9 PM to 6 AM)
- Breakfast Help (4 to 7 AM)
- Clean-Up (6 AM to 8 AM)
Collect items for our guests
Commonly needed items include:
- New, packaged underwear – all sizes
- Gallon sealable bags
- Deodorant
- Washcloths
- Backpacks
- Bus passes
- Ponchos
Items may be delivered to the HELP Day Center at, 329 Buckroe Ave, between 9 AM – 4 PM Mondays through Fridays. Pickup can be arranged by calling (757) 723-2242.
A Night’s Welcome Winter Shelter 2024-2025
Unique Users
(11% increase)
Bed Nights
(13% increase)
Meals
(13% increase)