Volunteers needed to help area homeless Shelter at St. Mary’s needs additional volunteers
The Milford shelter at St. Mary’s of Assumption is open when outdoor temperatures are 20 degrees and colder. ADDRESS: 17 Winter St., Milford HOURS, OVERNIGHT: 9:30 p.m. to 7 a.m. MORE INFORMATION: Facebook @Pathwaytoabetterlife EMAIL: [email protected] CALL/TEXT: Lisa Trusas at 508-922-9032
By Theresa Knapp
Pathway to a Better Life in Milford is opening its doors this winter to help those in need to stay warm for the night.
The pop-up warming shelter is located at St. Mary’s of Assumption. It opens its doors when temperatures drop to 20 degrees and below, and is open from 9:30 p.m. to 7 a.m.
But they need volunteers to staff the site.
“I get at least two calls a week asking if we are open. We want to help those in need the best we can, but we cannot open without volunteers,” says Lisa Trusas, who is on the board of Pathway to a Better Life, and is also a recovery coach with Community Impact and Chrism Corner.
Shelter volunteers are needed from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m., or 2 a.m. to 7 a.m., or they can stay for the entire overnight shift. Training will be provided, and the next session takes place on Dec. 16 from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Volunteers must be age 18 or order and pass a CORI check. In addition, volunteers should know the shelter is not allowed to turn away anyone with symptoms of, or who is positive for, COVID-19.
To volunteer or for more information, visit @Pathwaytoabetterlife on Facebook, email [email protected], or call/text Lisa Trusas at 508-922-9032.
