They may either develop their own menu or work with one prepared by our chef. The bedrooms at Raphael House are simply appointed, most with bunk beds and very basic necessities. Your group can brighten up a room by providing curtains, sheets, bedspreads and other decorative items for one or more of the resident bedrooms. In-Office Drives Often families arrive at the shelter with few personal items. Our family services program distributes clothing, toys, books, cribs, strollers and used computers to current residents and alumni families.
Volunteers organize clothing drives in their offices and arrange for delivery to the shelter.
Items not used by Raphael House families are sold in the Raphael House Thrift Store, whose proceeds benefit current programs. Around the holidays, food and turkey drives provide food for the shelter and former resident families. Other Ways You Can Help Fund a field trip for the Children's Program. Sponsor a child for summer camp. Donate paper or printing services for newsletters or special mailings.