Refresh: Hygiene and Hope is a program we jointly operate with Community Action House for folks who are experiencing homelessness, housing and/or food insecurity, and social isolation, offering the gifts of a hot shower, mail service (within our guidelines), a meal, and connection to services in our church building at 57 W. 10th St.
The program runs on Tuesday and Friday mornings (8-11 am) and Wednesday evenings (5:30-8 pm) throughout the year. We strive for an atmosphere of warm welcome, dignity, and respect. Please enter through Door A to access Refresh during our program hours.
How To Serve At Refresh
There are opportunities to serve at Refresh:
- In person during our open hours or onsite after hours laundry
- "Sharing a Load" of laundry that you wash at home
- Donating funds (see button below) or some of our often-used items
- Helping provide meals (especially on Wednesday evenings)
For more information about this program, which is proudly co-sponsored with Community Action House, contact Rev. LuAnne or fill out our interest form. Click here for a video about Refresh, celebrating our 2nd anniversary in 2021.
How To Support Refresh
- Donate funds directly to Refresh. Click this link or the button below.
- Donate items through our Amazon Wish List. (Note: many of these can be locally sourced as well.)
- Drop-off donations: See the items needed below. The most urgent needs are starred. Gently used items are gladly accepted. We kindly request that you bring only the items listed due to storage space.
Drop-Off Donations
Please drop off items listed below for donation at the church on Tuesdays and Fridays from 8-11 am or Wednesdays from 6-8 pm at Entrance A. Items may also be brought to the church on Sunday mornings (9:30-11) or during church office hours (9-12 and 1-3 Monday through Thursday). Thank you for supporting our vulnerable community by donating to Refresh!
Donations Currently Accepted:
Groceries
Please drop off items listed below for donation at the church on Tuesdays and Fridays from 8-11 am or Wednesdays from 6-8 pm at Entrance A. Items may also be brought to the church on Sunday mornings (9:30-11) or during church office hours (9-12 and 1-3 Monday through Thursday). Thank you for supporting our vulnerable community by donating to Refresh!
Donations Currently Accepted:
Groceries
- Large bags of white granulated sugar *
- Canisters of powdered lemonade *
- Canisters of hot chocolate
- Zipper-lock bags, sandwich and gallon sizes *
- Containers of powdered creamer
- Bags of brown sugar
- Containers of quick oats
- Large jars of peanut butter
- Large jars of jelly
- Multi-packs of chips- individual size
- Paper napkins ***
- Bottled or boxed water for sack lunches (we like the small size too!) ***
- Multi packs of peanut butter or cheese and sandwich crackers
- Packages of string cheese
- Individual packages of mixed nuts
- Bananas
- Individual fruit cups or applesauce cups
Clothing and Personal Items
- Men’s jeans, waist sizes 28-32 (do NOT need any 38 or larger)
- Sweat Pants- L, XL *** GREATLY NEEDED
- Men's boxer briefs- knit please, size 2XL **
- Women's underwear, sizes 5 and 6 **
- Disposable razors *
- Large bags of cough drops ***
Winter Gear
- Thermal long underwear bottoms, ALL SIZES, ESPECIALLY L and XL, NEEDED ***
Warming Center Needs
- Sweet and savory snacks, such as chewy granola bars, single servings of Cheez-Its, Combos, peanut butter pretzels, packages of string cheese, clementines, applesauce or other fruit cups, yogurt pouches, etc.
- Packaged breakfast items, packaged or bakery donuts or pastries, Little Debbie style snack cakes, frozen breakfast sandwiches
* Denotes items especially needed right now
**Not currently needed: Summer items, towels, winter hats, women's underpants, hand warmers, AA batteries - thanks to all you wonderful shoppers.
**Not currently needed: Summer items, towels, winter hats, women's underpants, hand warmers, AA batteries - thanks to all you wonderful shoppers.
Thank you for your assistance and support for our community!