Frank's Operation Nightwatch Fundraiser!
A nonprofit fundraiser supporting
Operation NightwatchI am raising funds for Nightwatch because I care about people experiencing homelessness.
$150
raised by 2 people
$1,000 goal
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Live
Get a Job
"Get a Job" - Easier said than done if you've been laid off and live in an RV because you can't afford an apartment. As pointed out in this month's Nightwatch News, the mere lack of stable access to the internet and phone coverage means the inability to apply to jobs and unemployment insurance while you're looking for them.
It's a "frustrating cycle of obstacles, refusals, appeals, awards, and then finally judgments, compounded by vigilante neighbors stabbing tires, threats from nearby business owners, mentally unstable homeless people, and the constant threat of more sweeps by the city."
After other human services offices have closed for the day, Operation Nightwatch remains open, providing evening and late-night options for food and shelter.
Here's how we help:
Food -- Every night at 8 pm, Nightwatch volunteers prepare and serve a hot, indoor meal for about 150 people.
Shelter -- Nightwatch provides emergency shelter for both men and women; 20 beds for men and 20 for women, every night of the year.
Senior Housing -- Permanent affordable housing is provided for 24 formerly-homeless seniors in a dorm-style setting, with shared kitchens and bathrooms. Our Housing Coordinator helps to keep our seniors safe and housed by providing meals, friendship, and support.
Street Ministry -- Nightwatch street ministers and committed volunteers provide food and friendship to people experiencing homelessness. Street teams provide a wide range of services, including ID replacement, bus tickets home, information and referrals. Socks, blankets, food and water are distributed as well.
Case management -- Our Case Manager helps our shelter guests find and connect with resources like jobs and housing.
Medical -- Our medical clinic volunteers provide basic care & referrals for our shelter guests.
Volunteers -- Nightwatch cannot function without volunteers. Volunteers help with nightly feeding, street outreach, mentoring, office support, baking, and numerous other ways. Check our website for more info.
Nightwatch provides food, shelter, housing, and hope. Please join us.