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Drop-in-Center
Drop-in-Center is a community center for homeless people and the working poor in down town Long Beach. We strive to provide a haven from the weather and the harsh conditions of the streets on Sunday afternoons.
Computer Lab Our Computer lab provides access to the internet, to find work, write resumes, find family or just surf the web. A sixteen workstation computer lab and an instructor are available to help anyone who may need it. The instructor will assist our guests with learning new computer skills in order to broaden their job opportunities. If you are talented in that area, we can use more volunteers.
The Paperwork Preservation Project(P3) Homeless people carry important personal papers around which often get lost, stolen or destroyed by the weather. The Paperwork Preservation Project (P3) offers an innovative solution to the problem. We can scan the papers to “back up” files and send them to each person’s private e-mail account. Lost information can then be recovered at any time.
The Visiting Nurse We also have a nurse who comes once a month. This dedicated volunteer monitors blood pressure, blood sugar and helps with wound care. The nurse provides what information and council our guests may need often addressing questions about depression, addiction issues and many other health concerns
Urban Camping Supplies provides clothing, plastic tarps, blankets, sleeping bags, dehydrated food, hygiene kits, detergents and other items necessary to survive the hardship of living in the parks and on the streets.
Our Wish List: Personal Care Items Brushes/Combs Hand wipes /alcohol swabs Men’s and women’s hygiene products Band aids, antibiotic cream , first aid items Tiny Toiletries: Soaps, shampoo, toothpaste, Vaseline, lotions, tooth brushes, razors etc. Lip balm
Specific Clothing Items Belts – large belts are hard to find. Shoes Socks – all sizes. Sweat pants Sweaters, Sweatshirts Work Pants – (jeans and khaki’s) all sizes
Important Miscellaneous Items Books (hardback and paperback) Current newspapers and magazines. (Please remove your name from any subscriptions.) Plastic tarps and blankets Small rolls of toilet paper Suitcases with wheels Pull top canned foods
Sunday Volunteer Schedule:
Our Volunteer Day starts at 8:00 AM. Join us for a couple of hours or stay for the day or at least the afternoon.
- Food Preparation – 8:00AM–11:30AM
- Preparation to Food Service – 10:00AM–2:00PM
- Transition /Set up – 11:30AM–12:30PM
- Food Service – 12:30PM–4:00PM
- Closing and Clean-up – 2:00PM–5:00PM
If you are interested in volunteering you may email Brad Lara-Gagne bradg63@aol.com or ucodropincenter@gmail.com
Volunteering for the computer lab, from 12:30PM–4:30PM, requires technical knowledge. Please contact Roger Holman.
Homeless With Dogs
The Urban Community Outreach Drop-in-Center recognizes that many of our guests keep dogs and cats even as they have no home of their own.These pets are often abandoned then adopted by those we serve. As we do what we can for those in need they are caring for lost and abandoned pets. A pet is a precious gift offering companionship and unconditional love.
Each Sunday we distribute dog and cat food to our guests so they may care for their pet companions. HWD also distributes collars, leashes and dog beds when they are donated to us. Eventually we hope to do more to help with those living with pets on the street. That will come in time and through the generous donations of our friends in the communtiy.
We welcome donations of pet food and supplies as well as monetary donations for the DIC/HWD program. You can make donations through our paypal link or send donations directly to the Urban Community outreach Drop-In-Center.
Check out our faceboook page http://www.facebook.com/pages/Homeless-with-Dogs/125161790881153?ref=ts
