Project Warm

Still unpacking donations!!!!!

Hey y’all, our darling local angel Rio made the first donation of the season yesterday. 😇
Temps are quickly dropping and yes there are people stuck staying out in the elements. One thing I’ve learned in the last few years is that The High Country has VERY few safe places to be for someone without a house. Without safety, it’s damn near impossible to stabilize long enough to have the ability to work, receive healthcare, etc. Thankfully, the shelter here provides many wonderful resources for folks at risk of homelessness status and those eligible for services, but I want to help beef up our community’s safety for people who can’t stay at the shelter and are sleeping outside through the winter. Holler if you have any tents/sleeping bags/tarps/etc. that you would like to donate. I also accept monetary donations and I use that to purchase needed gear (I provide the receipt of items purchased with your donation).
I love you guys, please pitch in and help keep our community members alive and healthy.
Thanks to Rio for kicking off this season and putting a big ol smile on my face in the process!! Harm reduction rules!!!
Here’s a pic of an inchworm hanging out on my jacket collar, isn’t she cute

Hi everyone!! All donations off the wishlist have tapered off for the last two weeks. Just wanted to remind everyone that I’d still be thrilled to do distributions through the winter if I keep getting donations! People are continuously losing shelter (in my experience, the high country has 1-2 newly homeless folks daily).

So far you’ve provided shelter, warmth, hygiene, and safety for dozens of folks. I hope we can get through the winter without any cold weather caused deaths.
Everyone is so thankful and I know of at least one person who we helped who is now in permanent housing!!!!

I hope these chilly holidays bless you beyond belief. The winter solstice is on the 21st, so we’re almost over the hump of the shortest day of the year!! Drink some gluhwein and cheers with your loved ones (at least virtually). Message me if you need info or if you need help with anything. Remember the resources at Hunger and Health, Club 12, and HospHouse. I love you all.

I’ll be distributing on Sunday around 11-12!! If you have stuff to donate, I’d love to get it out before thanksgiving! Let me know if you need info. Big love for all of you.