Inn from the Cold

Mission Statement:

Shelter and Comfort to those in Need


Twice a month, we provide a temporary overnight shelter and three meals to the homeless (up to 15 people per night) in our parish hall. There are about 25 positions staffed by volunteers every time we host an IFTC night. The cost of operating an "inn" (food, cleaning supplies, cots, mattresses, linens, etc.) are bourne by the parish, K of C, CWL, and individual donations.

Permanent Shelter Update

On December 10, 2007, the Inn from the Cold Society announced they had completed negotiations to purchase a permanent shelter facility. They intend to house their guests in this facility as of Spring 2008. Please read the letter below provided by the IFTC Society.

PDF Icon Permanent shelter Q and A letters:

Guests of IFTC

All the guests who take part in the program are screened by program managers in the downtown office of IFTC. This procedure is to ensure that no person who is intoxicated, under the influence of other substances or has unstable behavior due to mental health issues will be allowed to take part in the program. After the screening process is complete a bus picks up the guests to transport them to the parish hall. After the evening, the guests are picked up at 6:30 (7:00 on weekends). This allows volunteers to fulfull their own work and school commitments. It also allows our guests to get to their places of employment.

Volunteer Position Descriptions

Coordinator
Setup Team (4:45-5:45)
Kitchen Help (7:00-8:00)
Lunch Bag Preparation
Baking
Visiting Team (6:00-10:00pm)
Overnight Team (10:00pm-5:00am)
Breakfast Team (5:00-7:00)
Cleanup Team (6:30-7:30, 7:30-8:30 on weekends)

Interested in volunteering? Please contact Zuzana at iftc@holynameparish.org or 249-4351.