Womxn Experiencing Homelessness
We are a host site for Heart & Home Collaborative, a shelter for womxm experiencing homelessness.
Approximately 10 shelter guests sleep in our sanctuary. Congregational members provide volunteer support and provide dinners.
History
Called to care for the most forgotten members of our community, University Lutheran is happy to have been one of the host sites for Heart & Home Collaborative's temporary shelter. After initial conversations about the possibility of UniLu hosting a temporary shelter about 5 years ago, both University Lutheran and Heart & Home acknowledged a need to further explore preparedness, feasibility, and organization. Continuing the conversation, both organizations reviewed policies, assured adequate insurance, and began to think concretely about how UniLu's facilities could be used as temporary, nightly dwelling place for fifteen women. Moved by the Holy Spirit and called to be advocates for justice, the congregation voted to extend a welcome to Heart & Home and host the shelter for six weeks.
Get Involved
Wondering how you can continue to support Heart + Home Collaborative? Click here!
Common Questions
Below you will find a document answering some commonly asked questions about University Lutheran's involvement with the shelter.
Approximately 10 shelter guests sleep in our sanctuary. Congregational members provide volunteer support and provide dinners.
History
Called to care for the most forgotten members of our community, University Lutheran is happy to have been one of the host sites for Heart & Home Collaborative's temporary shelter. After initial conversations about the possibility of UniLu hosting a temporary shelter about 5 years ago, both University Lutheran and Heart & Home acknowledged a need to further explore preparedness, feasibility, and organization. Continuing the conversation, both organizations reviewed policies, assured adequate insurance, and began to think concretely about how UniLu's facilities could be used as temporary, nightly dwelling place for fifteen women. Moved by the Holy Spirit and called to be advocates for justice, the congregation voted to extend a welcome to Heart & Home and host the shelter for six weeks.
Get Involved
Wondering how you can continue to support Heart + Home Collaborative? Click here!
Common Questions
Below you will find a document answering some commonly asked questions about University Lutheran's involvement with the shelter.
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