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To The Streets Homeless Ministry

how to get involved?

Join us on the third Saturday of each month, donate stuff that we need to bless the homeless community or contact us for other opportunities to get involved.

who to contact?

To get involved, contact:

deanza@seattlequest.org

chonvisionquest@comcast.net

donations

Our donations come from our community through Q Café and Quest Church. Here are a list of items that are needed for To the Streets:

Blankets

Sleeping Bags

Coats

Jeans (men’s size 32, 34 & 36)

Socks

Umbrellas

Tarps

Back packs

Toilet Paper

Razors

Soap

Shampoo

Toothbrushes

Toothpaste

Deodorant

Bus tickets

Gift Certificates for restaurants or grocery stores

MONEY donated to Quest Church (indicate for 'To the Streets’ to be used to purchase above items. All cash donations are tax-deductible

WHAT IS 'TO THE STREETS'?

To the Streets is simple: it is a ministry of presence and the living out of the teachings of Jesus to "˜go'. In 2002, we started a ministry of supportive services, case management, counseling, referral services and giving out basic supplies like clothing, hygiene products and blankets to the homeless. Initially our ministry was lived out through our space in the café, but over time we realized that the ministry must be more"¦ That in addition to waiting to host, support and care for the homeless through our café space and at our café space we had to "˜go' to the very places where the homeless worked, played and rested"¦ to the streets. To the streets meets every month on the third Saturday of the month to provide people with basic resources and supplies in order for people to be able to survive the external conditions of our city. We also give men and women information on housing, shelter, job placement and education services in our city.

 

WHEN & WHERE

We meet the third Saturday of the month from 1-3pm at 15th and Market (on the corner in front of Safeway). Volunteers meet up at Q Cafe on that Saturday at 11.45am. We load up our cars and head down to set up stations and be ready for distribution.

 

OTHER OPPORTUNITIES

  • Volunteer through out the month to collect and organize donations.

  • Case managers, social workers or counselors interested in developing a referral and counseling model for the homeless.

  • Grant writing, fundraising and networking with local businesses, non-profits and churches to provide support for the ministry.

  • Social and legal advocates needed to develop advocacy model for the homeless in Seattle and to work with other organizations such as the King County Coalition for the homeless or Real Change.

 

ONE PERSON AT A TIME

Read Pastor DeAnza's reflections on the church blog entitled, "One Person, One Heart at a Time."