Current Status:
Closed
The shelter will open when
the forecast low
in the Skagit Valley Herald
is 25 degrees or colder
the forecast low
in the Skagit Valley Herald
is 25 degrees or colder
How To Become a Cold Weather Shelter Volunteer Step 1 - Click on "Volunteer Application" on the left side of the screen and complete and submit a volunteer application form from your computer. You may also contact Sorena Brusseau at 360-421-0308 or scbrusseau@gmail.com Step 2 - All volunteers must pass the Washington State Patrol background check. We will contact you for your driver's license information. Once this is successfully completed you will be eligible to volunteer.
Volunteers are encouraged to read through the shelter instructions so that they are familiar with our policies and procedures. As you see the temperatures approach 25 degrees check this site to see when we are open and where volunteers are needed. When we are open you can volunteer by please contacting Sorena Brusseau at 360-421-0308 or scbrusseau@gmail.com | 20 inches - Feb 23.2011
 Cold Weather on the Way
If you are available to volunteer at the shelter please contact Sorena Brusseau at 360-421-0308 or scbrusseau@gmail.com Be sure to keep an eye on the forecast in the Skagit Valley Herald. If the temperature drops to 25 degrees or colder we will be opening. If you are not on our contact list drop us line and we will add you to the list. There is a new list of needed supplies for the shelter. You can find the list by clicking on Shelter Supply List on the left side this page. Feel free to post this list at your church, work or any place it will get noticed. New this year are several locations where you can drop off supplies. See the list for the details. The shelter will open when the forecast low in the Skagit Valley Hearald is 25 degrees or colder. The doors will open at 5:30 PM. If no one registers by 6:30 PM we will close for the night. Our mission is to provide safe overnight shelter during extreme weather to willing people who have no place else to come in from the cold.
  The Best Christmas Present Ever
The cold weather shelter opened for first time from Dec 5-10 & 13, 2009. Our first go around for was very successful thanks to the willingness of our volunteers and churches in our community to help. Our numbers began small but gradually grew to over 20 guests a night as the word got out and the cold dragged on. At one point we realized we had enough supplies for the current cold snap but we would not be equipped for the next. The word went out about our need and we received about 100 blankets and 30 sleeping bags the next day. Throughout the cold snap volunteers faithfully gave of themselves. They covered shelter shifts, brought food and clothing, helped out financially and prayed. Our guests were very appreciative and many asked me thank the volunteers and churches for helping them to have a warm and safe place to stay. One woman after receiving a sleeping bag gave it a hug and said "This is the best Christmas present ever." We will let you know when we expect to be open again. Thanks for all of your hard work. God is truly using you to show his love and make a difference in peoples lives. Keith Luna |