Hesed House
| Date | Sign Up Link |
|---|---|
| October 8-9 | SIGN UP HERE |
| December 10-11 |
What does this ministry/group do?
Hesed House's mission is to feed the hungry, clothe the naked, shelter the homeless, and give people the chance to hope again. The ministry works with the Hesed House Shelter Program and Traditional Living Community in Aurora. Holy Spirit is responsible for supplying the food, preparing and serving at both the family and adult (men and women) locations.
Who is invited to participate?
Parishioners 14+ (under 18 accompanied with an adult)
What volunteer opportunities are there?
Food donations, drivers, and on-site volunteers to prepare meals and serve. Volunteers can choose any of the following:
- donate food and materials for breakfast, lunch, and dinner
- pick-up donations from church and deliver to Hesed House
- Prepare food for dinner at Hesed House
- Serve dinner or breakfast at Hesed House
- 2nd shift to help clean up from dinner and prepare breakfast at Hesed house
- 3rd shift to prepare and serve breakfast at Hesed House
Second and Third shift volunteers are greatly needed!!!!
Food donation and volunteer sign-up is managed through Sign-Up Genius. The link will be posted to the parish website two weeks prior to our service date.
For more information on donating food or volunteering please contact Danielle Plotke at dplotke@hscc.us
What is the time commitment? When do they meet/serve?
Anywhere from 1hr to 5 hours. The second Wednesday/Thursday every other month
What skills are required?
None. However, please wear only closed toe shoes when volunteering to protect against burns, injuries, etc.
Is any training required? If so, what does that look like?
No
Directions
Directions to Hesed House Adult Shelter
680 South River Street
- From Holy Spirit go west on 111th to Hwy 30; Take Hwy 30 North Cross over 34th/Ogden and continue straight ahead.
- This turns into Hill Ave Go Left on Montgomery (the bowling Alley will be on the right)
- Go Right on Douglas (Shell station on the corner) Go Left on Ashland (second stop sign)
- Cross over the river Take an immediate Right onto South River Rd
- At the stop sign and intersection, stay right and continue to South River Rd (The river will be on your right)
- Just under the old railroad bridge you will turn RIGHT into Hesed House driveway.
- Follow the driveway to the side of the building where you will see a place to park your car and then enter through the main middle entrance.
Directions to Hesed House - Family Shelter
659 South River Street (Door B)
- Just under the old railroad bridge you will turn LEFT into Hesed House driveway.
- Follow the driveway to the lower lot entrance (not up the hill) and park.
- Enter through Door B