What’s New
It’s All About the Kids
The Interfaith Family Shelter looked quite different until a few years ago. Although there was a playroom where the children of our clients could do arts and crafts, there were no regular staff assigned to oversee this space, and volunteer programs were generally...
We’re Hiring: Homeless Prevention Specialist
The Interfaith Family Shelter is hiring a Homeless Prevention Specialist. Join our team! You could play an important role at Interfaith Family Shelter. If you, or someone you know, has: (a) excellent organizational and conflict-management skills, (b) enjoy motivating...
We’re Hiring!
If you’re interested in any of these positions, please email a resume and cover letter to Jim Dean. No phone calls accepted. Only candidates under consideration will be contacted.Rapid Rehousing Case Manager Join our team! You could play an important role at...
Families Together 2020: A big success!
Families Together 2020 was a virtual event this year. We were admittedly worried about how this would affect the scope of this event, its impact, and fundraising capacity. Well, the numbers are finally in, and they are truly wonderful: Total amount raised: $38,600 ...
Play On!
It's been a long time coming - but the Interfaith Family Shelter finally has a beautiful brand-new play structure for the children! The previous play structure was removed in May 2019, after it became rickety and unsafe for the children. Since then, the playground has...
Families Together 2020 is online on 10/21
The annual Families Together fundraiser is a virtual event this year! And we have a very special treat lined up for you. We are committed to keeping families, supporters, and staff safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. So our annual fundraiser is moving online this year....
A new set of wheels!
Heather Barnes has been through a lot. The single mom of two young children was woken up by her ex-husband one morning to find out that they were suddenly homeless.
Lights, camera… housing!
This spring, the Interfaith Family Shelter has been collaborating with a team from Soledad O'Brien productions on a public health documentary. The film explores how local communities are responding to public health issues - including homelessness - during the ongoing...
GiveBIG 2020 – A BIG success
GiveBIG 2020 was a 2-day event this year. GiveBIG is a movement to support non-profits that provide vital and essential local services. A big thank you to everyone who helped us meet - and exceed - our donation target! This year, all donations went toward our Rapid...
COVID-19: What We are Doing & How You can Help
Homeless people and families are at particular risk during a crisis, and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic is no exception, as Interfaith's Executive Director, Jim Dean, makes very clear in a recent news report. At the Interfaith Family Shelter, we are doing a lot more...