Volunteers List

Volunteers are the backbone of our program. Volunteers help by making connections for guests between the shelter and the community, by positive role modeling, and by assisting staff.

Volunteers are needed for these projects:

• Bathroom tub (site 1) drips-needs repair
• Wash down walls/light fixtures
• Wash windows
• Sort donations in garage(!!!)
• Yard work (1 time per week)
• Paint bathroom (site 2)

We need your continued help and involvement in this important ministry. We hope you will recommend HHCS as a great place to volunteer and a place that each person can make a difference. If you would like volunteer information or have questions, please contact Kris at 715-392-4157.

Current Needs (Second quarter, 2008)

• Copy Paper (white letter size, color and white legal)
• Disinfectants
• Paper towels
• Garbage bags
• Laundry detergent
• Diapers (size 3,4,5)
• Pillows
• Children's craft/activities for summer
• Movie theatre passes for children
• Pedestal electric fans (need to be off the floor for safety reasons)

All donations may be dropped off at Faith United Methodist Church, 1531 Hughitt Avenue, Superior, WI 54880. Thank you!

Wish List

Top items needed at the shelter:

• Electric stove
• Toilet paper
• Paper towels
• Laundry detergent
• Dryer sheets
• Bleach and disinfectant
• Paper (for copier and printers)
• Black pens
• Plastic disposal gloves (for cleaning and first aid)
• Antiperspirant (male and female)
• Women's personal hygiene products
• Garbage bags (13 gallon)
• Non-perishable food

Top items needed at the Transitional Living Center:

• Toilet paper
• Paper towels
• Disinfectant
• Bath towels
• Cleaning products
• Hot pads
• Kitchen towels
• Garbage bags
• Blankets
• Office supplies (paper/pens)

Needs List

The following items are things that HHCS needs on a regular basis.

• Black pens
• Paper for copier and printers
• Binders & folders
• Diapers (size 4, 5 & 6)
• Disposable training pants
• Baby wipes
• Plastic mattress protectors
• Laundry detergent/dryer sheets
• Toilet paper/paper towels
• Vacuum cleaner bags, Type A
• Disinfectant/Bleach/Household cleaners
• Compact fluorescent light bulbs, 75 watt
• Cooking oil/cooking spray
• Aluminum foil/plastic wrap
• Dishwasher detergent
• New or gently-used blankets
• Nonperishable food items
• Garbage bags (13 gallon)
• Plastic disposal gloves (for cleaning & first aid)
• Women's personal hygiene products
• Antiperspirant (male & female)
• Bus tokens

The following items are things that the Transitional Living Center needs on a regular basis.

• Paper products (toilet paper, etc.)
• Office supplies
• Financial donations to subsidize affordable housing and case work staff.

Corporate Sponsorship Program

Would your company or corporation like to help Harbor House Crisis Shelters? In exchange for your contribution, Harbor House Crisis Shelters (HHCS) will:

• List the corporation on the HHCS website;
• List the corporation in the HHCS newsletter (over 400 recipients);
• List the corporation in a newspaper press release;
• Acknowledge sponsorship in public speeches;
• Acknowledge sponsorship during celebration/dedication of programs.

For more information about our Corporate Sponsorship Program, Rev. Barb Certa-Werner at 715-394-9608 or email revbarb@harborhousecs.org.

Faithful Finances

HHCS has been able to meet all budgetary obligations so far in 2008. However, there are certain areas of the ministry in which it is difficult to find grants or funding. These areas are: [ () indicates 2008 funding still needed]

• Children's Program ($500)
• Training/Conferences ($500)
• Office Supplies ($1,500)
• Phone ($2,000)
• Maintenance ($3,500)
• Staff health insurance/pension ($3,700)
• Utilities ($4,000)
• Staff Salaries ($10,000)

HHCS is working on grants and fundraising to cover these expenses. Nonetheless, your help will ensure that these areas are funded. Thank you and God bless.

Put Your 5 Cents Worth

Harbor House Crisis Shelters' fundraising project—recycling 20-ounce plastic bottles. Each bottle recycled will create five cents for HHCS. To sign up, go online to www.terracycle.net/bb/. You will be asked some questions, click on HHCS for your organization to receive funds, and boxes will be shipped to your church for collection. For more information, email us at info@harborhousecs.org. Thank you for your support!

All donations may be dropped off at 1531 Hughitt Avenue in Superior. We hope you will help us make a difference. If you would like to be involved in our program for homeless women and families, please call 715-394-9608. Thank you for your support!

Contact Information

If you are homeless or are a service provider and need to make a referral, please contact HHCS at:

Harbor House Crisis Shelters
1531 Hughitt Avenue ( Map )
Superior, WI 54880-2855
Phone: 715-394-9608 or 715-392-4157
Email: info@harborhousecs.org