In Person: Camping Kits for Unhoused Neighbors with Open Shelter 5.21.22

1037 Parsons Ave,Columbus OH 43206

21 May, 2022

Description

Children and their families will assemble camping kits and help sort clothes at the Open Shelter. Who this in person service event is for: Ages 6 - 12 Adult caregivers are required to accompany child participants. Siblings of participants outside this age range are welcome, but may find the event to be less meaningful and fulfilling. What you'll be doing: Seeds of Caring is partnering with The Open Shelter to provide hands-on volunteering opportunities in their new space. Families will help assemble camping kits for people experiencing houselessness in Columbus that choose to live off the land. Then, we will be sorting and hanging clothing as well as other tasks that help support unhoused neighbors in our community. Families will also have the opportunity to explore Seeds of Caring's "Imagine If..." book, growing in empathy and compassion for our unhoused neighbors. Specific Instructions: All supplies will be provided. Donations of gently used men's casual clothing, shoes, belts, and new underwear are desired. We encourage families to consider conducting a donation drive with flyers, provided in your confirmation email, to collect additional donations from friends, family members, groups, social media contacts, etc. COVID-19 Protocol for In Person Events: Please review our COVID-19 Protocol for In Person Programming before registering for this event. This is an indoor event and The Open Shelter has a mask optional policy. Why you'll be asked to pay a supply fee and donate: On the next page you'll be asked to pay a fee to offset supply costs for this event. These fees are non-refundable. If you have to cancel your registration later, please know that your fee will go toward our efforts to create more meaningful service-focused programs for Columbus-area kids. Every time we're able to design, coordinate, and offer an opportunity for kids to give back, it's with the help of supporters like you. Please consider making a generous gift to help us continue to empower kids to create a kinder community with their hearts, hands, and minds. We never want supply fees to prevent someone from participating in a Seeds of Caring project. If you would like assistance covering your supply fees, please email [email protected] and we will register you for free, no questions asked.