Helping the Homeless 

A new homeless shelter ministry of the Richland County Ministerial Association is in need of volunteers.

Intake – People in this role will commit to two hours an evening, Monday through Friday, to check folks into the shelter.

Security – Persons to spend the night in the shelter and assist security personnel in maintaining safety for the residents.

Food Supply Coordinators – Persons will be responsible for making sure the food supplies at the shelter site are appropriate and sufficient for the number of residents.

Movers/Logistics – Once a week, persons are needed to help tear down and move shelter materials.  

Special Emergency Volunteers – Folks who can be on call to help on days when residents cannot leave the shelter due to weather emergency.

People wishing to volunteer should contact Pastor Bill Busch at
pbbusch@gmail.com, or call Peace United Methodist Church,
608-647-4559.

Those interested in donating materials for the shelter should contact Jacqueline Burnett through St. John’s Lutheran Church, stjohns@stjohnelca.net, 608-647-3000.

Financial gifts can be sent to Peace United Methodist Church, C/O Lydia’s House, 265 N. Church St.., Richland Center, WI 53581.