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CATHOLIC CHARITIES
ANTHONY FAMILY SHELTER
256 N. Ohio
Wichita, Kansas 67202
(316) 264-7233
Contact Person: Hazel Benton
Catholic Charities Anthony Family Shelter is an emergency shelter for homeless families. The shelter can feed and house up to 32 residents daily and provide 3 meals a day, personal hygiene supplies, laundry facilities, and a supervised play area. Residents agree to follow guidelines and complete daily household chores. The length of stay is determined on a case-by-case basis, ranging from a few nights to thirty days.
AGENCY NEEDS INCLUDE:
**Household Supplies:
cleaning supplies dish soap laundry detergent
paper products bleach ziploc bags
aluminum foil plastic wrap insulated lunch bags
resealable plastic food storage containers
**Office Supplies:
copier paper legal pads manilla file folders
sticky notes clear tape masking tape
postage stamps staples/paper clips
**Over the counter medications:
pain relievers cold/cough medications
infant medications elastic bandages
reusable ice packs digital thermometer
sinus/allergy remedy heating pads
**Canned Goods/Dry Foods **Baked goods
**Bedding Items: (twin and double)
sheets pillows blankets plastic mattress pads
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES INCLUDE;
** Making monetary contributions.
** Contributing furniture, household items and appliances in working order that
could give someone a fresh start.
** Donating groceries, paper goods, cleaning supplies, linens and personal
hygiene items.
** Volunteering time weekly to answer phones, give rides, prepare rooms for new
arrivals, give special attention to the children, etc. (ages 18 and over).
** Stocking and organizing food pantries. ( !8 or with an adult).
** Transporting donated furniture.
** Regularly stopping bye with perishable items including milk, eggs, bread, and
fresh produce.
** Bringing leftovers from parish dinners, family reunions, or wedding receptions.
Must be used the same day.
** Offering handyman services for minor household maintenance and repairs.
** Preparing a weekend meal or work serving meals.
** Hiring shelter residents for full-time, part-time or one-time work.
** Creating a permanent legacy in honor of a loved one through memorial gifts, or
special honor gifts commemorating birthdays, anniversaries, etc.
** Assist with a holiday gift project.
Student, T.A., or classroom service project:
** Help with yard work.
** Help with painting.
** Warehouse - Arrange items.
** Childcare activity center - arrange with activity coordinator reading, puppet
shows, games, etc.
** Chaperone children to events especially in the summer.
** Help prepare and/or serve a meal.
** Bring in leftovers from a class or school party.