[Lekooks] Family Promise Proposing a New Host Model - Input Requested from All Please

[Gina Magnus]

 Hello All,

Family Promise of Waukesha County (our affiliate), has proposed a new model
for hosting.  All of the participating congregations have  been asked to
respond before February 9 with YES / LIKELY / NOT LIKELY / NO as to whether
we will participate in the new program.  I need your input please.

Proposed "Temporary Static Shelter Partnership"  BIG picture:

1. Families experiencing homelessness will stay at a site in Waukesha; 1210
Sentry Dr. Waukesha 53186   (April - Oct 2023)

2. Volunteers (2-5 individuals) will staff the shelter, providing a meal
and hospitality from 5-8 pm for 1 to 5 families  (max 25 people) 7 days a
week. We would be back to interacting with our guests in person. There will
be trained personnel on site as well.

3. Each congregation has been asked to commit to one night per month
(April - Oct)  For example, we would request the third Tuesday of each
month ...or whichever day we choose...  We provide 2-5 individuals
once/month.

4. ALL volunteers who plan to be on-site will be required to fill out an
application online and go through training.  The training is 2 online
sessions and 1 in-person on-site training at the shelter.  All on-site
volunteers will undergo a criminal background check. "Our" volunteers need
not be just from our church. If you have a friend,coworker, or family
member who would like to participate, they can sign on as part of our
volunteer pool.

5. Several other volunteer opportunities exist, some trained and some not
requiring training, some requiring additional training (Lead volunteer).
Minors can volunteer with adults.

6.  The apartment shelter will continue to run but we will not have any
responsibilities for those families.

I would like to have a commitment of interest/willingness to participate at
a trained level from 15-20 or more individuals.  I do not want to reply
with a "likely" or a "not likely", I feel that we should be able to give a
solid yes or no.

I am happy to provide more details and answer questions.  I hoped to give
you enough details in a short email to allow you all to make a decision.

Please feel free to contact me with your answer or with additional
questions,

Thanks so much,

gina markson magnus
262-424-7640
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