INTERFAITH ROTATING WINTER SHELTER OF DAVIS
TOP-RATED 2009
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Direct beneficiaries per year: 2008-2009: 102; 2007-2008: 81
Someone who had 3 hours of volunteer time could: Work as part of the dinner crews or at Intake.
Geographic areas served: City of Davis
Mission:
The Interfaith Rotating Winter Shelter of Davis (IRWS) is a community based-effort enabling member congregations to provide cold-weather shelter and hospitality on a rotating basis to persons who are homeless in the Davis community.
Results:
Year 2 (2008-2009): 102 different guests served; 2,083 hot evening meals; 627 volunteers; 23 congregations/community groups; total expenditures: $4,441.
Year 1 (2007-2008): 81 different guests served; 1,229 hot evening meals; 493 volunteers; 9 congregations/community groups; total expenditures: $4,497
Year 1 (2007-2008): 81 different guests served; 1,229 hot evening meals; 493 volunteers; 9 congregations/community groups; total expenditures: $4,497
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rachaelgenna
12/26/09
I had a blast meeting the participants of the program, sleeping over twice and cooking a great meal with wonderful volunteers. Thanks to all who make this wonderful organization possible...
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philanthropic
12/23/09
My involvement with IRWS has been nothing sort than inspirational and eye-opening. I am incredibly grateful to have volunteered with IRWS for more than a year now, and I was so impressed by the shelter that I have become increasingly more involved. Now, after assisting the board and really getting ...
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Grandmother
12/22/09
I look forward to sharing my time with guests at the Interfaith Rotating Winter Shelter. Volunteering in this way is so meaningful to me. I know that I learn something from each guest that strengthens my faith and when I see them satisfied with a good meal and a clean sleeping bag in which to ...
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