DCCH, located at Hillcrest House, is an overnight shelter providing services for up to twelve homeless adults each night of the week. DCCH is the only walk-in shelter in Dutchess County and depends on volunteers to help staff the shelter and prepare meals. In addition to meals, showers and laundry facilities, case management services are also provided.

How it works:

Homeless adults seeking overnight shelter must be screened prior to admission.

Screening Site:
 First Congregational Church
269 Mill Street, Poughkeepsie
Hours:
 8:15 P.M. - 8:45 P.M.
Transportation:
 Provided by DCCH staff

 

Volunteer Opportunities:

You can also help by participating in the Adopt-A-Night program, where your group organizes volunteers who are willing to spend an evening at the shelter and provide meals. You select one night per month to provide two volunteers and food. DCCH will help you start up and organize your program. Training will be provided.

Each evening, a DCCH staff person screens and transports the guests to the shelter, and oversees the evening's activities.

How does it work?

1. Your group selects an Adopt-A-Night coordinator to be the contact person with DCCH.
2. Select one night a month to volunteer at the homeless shelter.
3. Provide:
 
• Two volunteers to staff the shelter from 8:30 P.M. until 11:00 P.M.
• Simple dinner and breakfast meals
• Conversation and friendly atmosphere for guests

Your help is greatly appreciated!

For more information please call (845) 452-5197.

 

Volunteers

The Dutchess County Coalition for the Homeless (DCCH) overnight shelter operates each evening with two volunteers from the community. The volunteers staff the shelter from 8:30 P.M. until 11:00 P.M., serving dinner and providing conversation and a friendly atmosphere for the guests staying at the shelter. Training is provided.

Groups such as churches and civic organizations can also help by participating in the Adopt-A-Night program. Each group picks one night per month to provide volunteers and meals. Assistance can be provided to help your group get started.

Contact (845) 452-5197 or complete this information form if you are interested. Thank You.

Group Name


Address


Contact Person


Phone Number


Fax Number


Email Address


Has your group volunteered with us in the past?
yes no

If yes, at what site and when?


Would you like to receive our newsletter?
yes no

How many volunteers do you expect?


Will you provide your own meals (if applicable)?
yes no

What type of skills does your group possess?
i.e.- carpentry, landscaping, electrical...


Does anyone in your group require special accommodations?
i.e.-handicap ramps, cannot stand long,
no heavy lifting, or no stair climbing
yes no

If yes, what are those accomodations?


If children will be a part of the group what ages are they?


Will there be supervision provided by your group?
yes no

Would you prefer to volunteer at a specific site?
yes no

If yes, please indicate which sites you prefer.
Gannett House Maximize Hillcrest House
LaGrange House DCCH River Haven
Administrative Offices

Will you provide supplies if needed?
yes no

Please indicate your areas of interest.
Clerical assignments, mailings
Landscaping, yard work
Small scale painting
Holiday parties for clients
Recreational activities with children
Cleaning, organizing
Tutoring
DCCH Adopt-a-Meal
DCCH Adopt-a-Night
Other




 

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