If you have a general question regarding volunteering with HOPE, please contact us!
Adult Shelter
Volunteer groups of 6-12 bring and prepare a dinner for our guests, assist with serving dinner, bedding distribution and shower sign-ups.
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Special Projects
Hope survives off the generous donation of time, talents and treasures of our volunteers. There are many group volunteer project opportunities, please contact us for our list of needs.
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Recuperative Care Center
Volunteer groups of 2-4 bring and prepare a dinner for our guests, 1-2 volunteers can host a board game/card game night, movie night, book cub, or 1-2 volunteers to assist service coordinators.
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Kroger Rewards
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Do you shop at Kroger? Have you been looking for a simple way to give to HOPE? We have a solution!
Kroger Rewards is an easy way to earn money for HOPE. Simply click here and select HOPE Hospitality & Warming Center (#83065) as your community rewards partner. At your request, Kroger is donating to HOPE. Every time you make a purchase at Kroger using your Kroger card HOPE earns! |
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Amazon Smiles
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If you shop online using Amazon, please use Amazon Smile to generate additional support for HOPE.
When you should using Amazon Smile, a portion of each purchase is donated to the charity of your choosing. You will find us listed as: HOPE Hospitality and Warming Center Inc - 38-3571989 The donation rate is 0.5% on every purchase. When a lot of people participate, the amount adds up to a meaningful donation. |
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HOST A NIGHT AT HOPE!
HOPE in the News
Recently Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan's, MI Blues Perspectives did a profile on HOPE's Recuperative Care Center, read the full profile here!
HOPE provides safe and judgement-free shelter, innovative programs, and public advocacy to end homelessness.
HOPE envisions a community where all have the opportunity to move from homelessness to safe housing, gain access to resources, and develop the skills to enhance their quality of life.
HOPE envisions a community where all have the opportunity to move from homelessness to safe housing, gain access to resources, and develop the skills to enhance their quality of life.
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Adult Shelter
249 Baldwin Ave Pontiac, MI 48342 p:248-499-7345 f: 248-499-7354 |
Recuperative Care Center
1416 Joslyn Ave Pontiac, MI 48340 p: 248-499-6437 f: 248-499-6828 |
HOPE would not be able to operate without the generous donations from our community! Below is a list of the items we always need. Look below for ideas on how to contribute!
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Click Here To See Our Amazon Wish List
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What We Need:
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Position Available: Service Coordinator
HOPE Adult Shelter Program and HOPE Recuperative Shelter
Position: Part-time Service Coordinator
Reports To: Shelter Manager
1st, 2nd, & 3rd Shifts Available
Rate of Pay: TBD
General Responsibilities
Minimum Qualifications/Requirements
One of the following: two years of college in a human service field; or two years of employment in a shelter, mental health agency or adult foster care setting; or mental health training (peer support, mental health tech, etc); or health training (EMT, CNA, RN etc).
Skills: Ability to handle multiple co-occurring tasks and situations; ability to firmly and politely delegate roles and responsibilities among volunteers and guests, sometimes during tense situations; ability to make quick, but effective, decisions; comfort with speaking in front of a group; basic computer skills and ability to quickly learn web-based software.
Job Type: Part-time
Salary: TBD
Experience:
Interested applicants should forward resume and cover letter to (Email is preferred):
HOPE Adult Shelter Manager -- Carolyn Hurst: CHurst@hopewarmingpontiac.org
249 Baldwin Ave Pontiac MI 48342
Fax (248) 499-7354
HOPE Recuperative Shelter Manager: -- LaTonya Terry: LTerry@hopewarmingpontiac.org
1416 Joslyn Ave Pontiac MI 48340
Fax (248) 499-6828
Position: Part-time Service Coordinator
Reports To: Shelter Manager
1st, 2nd, & 3rd Shifts Available
Rate of Pay: TBD
General Responsibilities
- Coordinators will manage the operations of shelter ensuring the safety of all guests
- Each Coordinator will manage supportive services ensuring every guest is connected to appropriate internal and external services in a timely manner.
- Coordinators will comply with kitchen policies.
- Coordinators will work with the Shelter Manager and volunteers to ensure each shelter guest has their basic needs met.
- Coordinators will track and report delivery of all services provided, via case notes and incident reports.
- Coordinators will implement programming for guests and volunteers, as assigned by the Shelter Manager.
- Coordinators will carry out any additional tasks assigned by the Shelter Manager.
Minimum Qualifications/Requirements
One of the following: two years of college in a human service field; or two years of employment in a shelter, mental health agency or adult foster care setting; or mental health training (peer support, mental health tech, etc); or health training (EMT, CNA, RN etc).
Skills: Ability to handle multiple co-occurring tasks and situations; ability to firmly and politely delegate roles and responsibilities among volunteers and guests, sometimes during tense situations; ability to make quick, but effective, decisions; comfort with speaking in front of a group; basic computer skills and ability to quickly learn web-based software.
Job Type: Part-time
Salary: TBD
Experience:
- college, experience in similar role or applicable training: 2 years (Required)
Interested applicants should forward resume and cover letter to (Email is preferred):
HOPE Adult Shelter Manager -- Carolyn Hurst: CHurst@hopewarmingpontiac.org
249 Baldwin Ave Pontiac MI 48342
Fax (248) 499-7354
HOPE Recuperative Shelter Manager: -- LaTonya Terry: LTerry@hopewarmingpontiac.org
1416 Joslyn Ave Pontiac MI 48340
Fax (248) 499-6828
Thank you for your interest in joining the HOPE, Inc. team!
Thank you for partnering with HOPE to shelter people in need and helping to find their pathway out of homelessness
Meal Hosts, Collectors & In-Kind Donors, and Financial Supporters
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FAITH COMMUNITIES
Christ the Redeemer Our Lady of Refuge Parish Sacred Heart (Auburn Hills) St Andrew Church (Rochester) St Andrew St Mark St Benedict St Daniel St Irenaeus St. John Fisher Chapel - Outreach St Joseph (Young Adults) St Mary of the Hills (Rochester Hills) St Mary of the Lakes Vicariate St Mary Royal Oak St Mary Our Lady of the Snows St Rita's Catholic Parish Church St William Parish Birmingham First UMC Clarkston UMC Paint Creek UMC Howarth Royal Oak First UMC St Luke's Troy First UMC Waterford Central UMC St John King of Kings Shepherd of the Lakes St Paul Birmingham First Presbyterian First Presbyterian of Pontiac All Saints Episcopal Abide Ministries Burning Bush Apostolic Ministries Destiny Faith Church Gingellville Community Church Kensington Lake Point Community Church Life Christian Chuech - Troy Mt Victory Church New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church New Wine Ministries North Hills Christian Reformed Church Prayer Tabernacle Ch of Nazarine Redeemer Church of Waterford & Clarkston (Puritan Reformed/Baptist) The River St George Greek Orthodox Church Shepherd's Fold Community Church Adat Shaloam Synagogue Ahmadiyya Community Center Muslim Unity Community Center Sikh Gurdwara |
CLUBS and GROUPS
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Theta Lambda Omega Band of Brothers (Kensington Church) BEM Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Michigan Council of Nurse Practitioners Rotary Club - Birmingham Rotary Club - Troy SEAS Men's Fellowship SIM (Spiritists In Michigan) Tea & Talk Soc Bk Clb of Pontiac ZONTA Club of Pontiac Amy's Angels BOMB Squad Cathy Svoboda Julie Olsavsky Pamela Livingston-Hardy Kim's Family and Friends Sylvan Friends Band of Brothers B.E.M. Group Charles H Robinsone, Inc. Darden Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Flagstar Bank Group Game of Clues Liberty Bar Midwest Steel Oakland County Community Health |
CORPORATIONS and FOUNDATIONS
Combined Federal Campaign C H Robinson Flagstar Bank Cracchiolo Foundation Game of Clues Michigan Health Endowment Fund Midwest Steel PREFIX Corp Street Democracy USB Financial Darden/Capital Grill El Charro Restaurant Highland House Sikh Seva Truck Anonymous Donors (Many) More to come... |
