Volunteers work at three neighborhood churches, helping clients negotiate complex government entitlement systems and make referrals to homeless shelters, food pantries, substance abuse treatment facilities, health programs, and education and job training programs. Trusting relationships that develop with clients help volunteers identify and meet the clients' needs.
Volunteers receive training and attend issue forums.
3 hours in the day. Volunteers help by waiting on guests at small tables rather than serving them on a soup line, preparing food and cleaning. Guests are encouraged to get inolved in other Community Impact programs through Advocacy Coalition. Food packs contain a nutritious three day supply of groceries including fresh meat, pasta, eggs, fresh fruit and vegetables, and canned goods. Clients may select clothing and household items, which are donated by the community from the Clothes Closet located at the Food Pantry site.