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 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 gifts 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.
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 or during church office hours (9-12 and 1-4 Monday through Thursday). Thank you for supporting our vulnerable community by donating to Refresh!
Donations Currently Accepted:
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 or during church office hours (9-12 and 1-4 Monday through Thursday). Thank you for supporting our vulnerable community by donating to Refresh!
Donations Currently Accepted:
- Tuna salad and chicken salad kits (found in the tuna aisle) *
- Multi-packs of snack-size chips ** (especially needed)
- Bottled water * (especially the 6-8 oz smaller ones)
- Large containers of apple juice
- Ziplock sandwich bags
- Large containers of quick oats*
- Large containers of ground coffee (not decaf)
- Large containers of powdered creamer* (especially needed)
- Large containers of apple juice
- Zip-lock sandwich bags
- Paper Napkins
- Disposable underwear, S and M
- Sports bras S to XL
- Women's leggings
- Women's tank tops M, L, XL
- Women's short sleeved shirts S and M
- Women's sneakers 6 and 7.5
- Hoodies- M and L
- Men’s Sneakers sizes 10.5 through 12
- Men’s Jeans sizes 28, 30, 32 (all greatly needed), 36 waist *
- Men’s Basketball Shorts - all sizes
- Men’s Shorts 32, 34, 38 and 40
- Men's white undershirts S, M, L (no V necks please)
- Men's short sleeve shirts, L only
- Men's boxer-style underwear, M only
- Disinfectant Bathroom/Shower Spray Cleaner
- Large shampoo
- Travel size sunscreen
- Travel size spray mosquito repellent or wipes
- Batteries- AAA
- Disposable razors
**Not currently needed: Women's underpants, AA batteries, Toilet paper, Large size Body Wash, and Belts- thanks to all you wonderful shoppers.
Thank you for your assistance and support for our community!