Hope Family Shelter

Hope Family Shelter, located on Yosemite between Union and Main has received a major face lift. It is a 1920’s historical building that the city has invested redevelopment money into. Actually a face lift would be a gross understatement, it was torn all the way down to the studs and foundation and then rebuilt. Each unit was remodeled and updated with new kitchens, bathrooms, blinds and tile through out.

Hope Ministries, who oversees the shelter, has a comprehensive program designed to help families get back on their way to self sufficiency.  Families may stay in this shelter for a 2-3 month duration.

So what does this have to do this us?

Calvary Community Church has adopted Apartment #5 and it will take our entire church family to help make a difference in the lives of the families who will occupy it. Along with other churches in the area, we hope to walk alongside families in transition sharing the hope and love of Jesus with them as we go.

There are so many ways for people to get involved and it will take all of us to help this become a reality. Below you will find descriptions of areas that we need immediate help. As time goes by we will be adding to our list of areas so check back frequently.

One last thing, all of these descriptions and responsibilities will focus on Calvary’s adopted unit and the residents who occupy that unit, as other churches in Manteca and Lathrop will be working with the residents from the remaining units.

Be in prayer as to how you and your family will be able to help. We will have our first residents move-in some time in February.

How can you be involved?

Furnish the Apartment

Donate very gently used, high quality furniture, cookware, kitchen, family room and bedroom items.

Help set-up and decorate the apartment.

We need the following supplies:

Contact Mendy @ 209-275-3016 | davidnmendy@aol.com or Melissa Darbee 209-602-2804 melissadarbee@gmail.com if you can provide any of the following:

Cleaning Team
You will join with others to get the apartment cleaned and prepared for the initial move-in and again with the departure of each resident.   This team will go through the apartment cleaning, laundering and preparing it for the next resident.
Time Commitment: 4 hours every 2-3 months

Mendy Smith
209-275-3016
davidnmendy@aol.com

Make a Meal
Each time a family moves into the apartment we want to supply meals for the first seven days. This may be a hot meal delivered ready to eat or a prepared meal delivered ready to heat and eat later. We will help you coordinate meals and set up delivery. Time commitment: 2 hours every 2-3 months

Karen Toves
209-239-1345
209-603-5802
karen@calvarymanteca.org


Make Minor Physical Repairs to the Shelter
When the apartment needs minor repairs, fix-ups or touch-ups we will call this team into action.  With a newly renovated facility we do not see this being a major expenditure of time however we need people on hand especially as we transition between residents. Time commitment: 3 hours every 2-3 months

Karen Toves
209-239-1345
209-603-5802
karen@calvarymanteca.org


Help transport residents to appointments
One of the big needs the residents have is transportation to  medical appointments and job interviews. We need a team of people who can be available to drive residents to these appointments. We will record your general availability (one 3 hour block of time during the week), if a ride is needed during your availability, we will call you (we hope 24 hours in advance) to see if you are able to help on that particular occasion. Time needed: 3 hours per week as needed

Karen Toves
209-239-1345
209-603-5802
karen@calvarymanteca.org



Meet with families while they stay at the shelter
This team will  make weekly or bi-weekly visits with the residents in order that we might build relationships, offer wisdom and encouragement. We want to be a support for the families who move into the shelter. This is your opportunity to make a life long impact on the lives of others. We will offer on-going training and encouragement as well as immediate support. Time Commitment: 4-6 hours monthly for a 3 month duration

Tim Giannosa
209-275-5633
tim@calvarymanteca.org

Questions?

Get More Info

Contact: Karen Toves
Phone: 209-239-1345
Email: karen@calvarymanteca.org