Organization
Emmanuel Labor - Removing the "Lessness" from Homelessness

Donate Funds for Supplies and Food - Support McKINNEY EMERGENCY OVERNIGHT WARMING STATION (M.E.O.W.S.)

Duration
Recruiting now
Location
McKinney, TX

Opportunity Details

Ongoing

Remote

Recruiting now

McKinney, TX 75069

About this Opportunity

Mckinney's only EmergencyShelter for our Unhoused Neighbors opens when there is extreme weather.

Use this link to DONATE MONEY for supplies and food

Use this link to purchase SUPPLIES from the Amazon Need LIST


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In Mckinney an estimated 250-500 persons are experiencing homelessness. In Collin County:

  • 19% are under 18 yrs old

  • 14% are over 55 yrs old

  • Youth Homelessness increased 18%

  • Family Homelessness increased 15%


According to the McKinney-Vento Act, living in a car, hotel, motel, camping ground, or any place outside or not meant for human habitation is considered homelessness.*Collin County stats from Housing Forwards 2023 Point in Time (PIT) Count


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Follow Emmanuel Labor's Facebook Page to stay up to date on when it's open.https://www.facebook.com/Team.Emmanuel.Labor

OPENING of MEOWS will be announcedby 1PM on the day of each potential opening via GroupMe and Facebook.

The MEOWS hotline (214-945-4637) will be updated by 2PM.


To VOLUNTEER: please review the "Available Service Opportunities"slots below and click on the "Sign Up"button.https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70a0444acab2ea4f49-volunteer?useFullSite=true#/

This same sign up Genius will be updated when the shelter is open for shifts and needs.