WHO - Winter Hospitality Overflow

01/27/2026

From $6K raised to shifts that need YOU! 🙌➡️🚨
Last week's WHO Benefit Concert was AMAZING—we raised just $5 short of $6,000!
But here's what we need now: volunteers for the final stretch of Season 23.
We're serving 45 individuals each night, and I receive daily calls from families with young children seeking shelter. The need is real, and we have critical coverage gaps:
🚨 URGENT SHIFTS:
Tonight: Evening & overnight
Saturday 1/31: NO overnight volunteer
Feb 1-3: Nearly every opportunity is open
Feb 8-14: Multiple gaps

Can you give 3-6 hours? Sign up: https://www.salcvan.org/whovolunteer

12/30/2025

URGENT: Cold Weather Emergency - Volunteers Needed Now
With temperatures dropping, we're sheltering 44 guests at the WHO—and welcoming 6 more tonight to get them out of the dangerous cold.

We need YOU to help us stay open this New Year's weekend:
❄️ Tonight (Dec 30): 6-9:30 pm - 2 volunteers
🎉 New Year's Eve: 2 meal teams + 3 volunteers (6-9:30 pm)
🎊 New Year's Day: 8 volunteers throughout the day to keep doors open
🌙 Jan 2: Overnight shifts available

We want to stay open on New Year's Day, but we need volunteers to make it happen. Give the gift of warmth and rest to neighbors who have no other place to go.

Every volunteer hour matters. Can you give just one shift?
👉 Sign up now: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090548ACA922A2F94-59322412-volunteer #/

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CCouncil for the Homeless

12/09/2025

Council for the Homeless has issued a severe weather alert through Thursday for the Clark County emergency shelter system due to the risk of heavy rain and flooding. The announcement increases shelter capacity and alerts local organizations to provide additional resources.

People who need housing and shelter assistance should call Council for the Homeless’ Housing Hotline at 360-695-9677. It operates from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. weekdays and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on holidays and weekends.

To find a winter shelter, visit https://tinyurl.com/58s6b69p online.

Places to get warm and escape the cold weather.

11/23/2025

Read all about the first 15 days at WHO ! www.salcvan.org/whonov

11/01/2025

The building is buzzing with volunteers prepping for our opening night, TONIGHT, of season 23!

Here is a sneak peek at volunteer opportunities from Nov. 1-15
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090548ACA922A2F94-59246825-salc

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090548ACA922A2F94-59317776-walnut

10/27/2025

Check your inbox! Season 23 begins Saturday. Volunteer opportunities for the week of November 1-8 are now available.📬Not part of our mail list? Sign up here: https://www.salcvan.org/email-sign-up

10/14/2025

📧 Important Update for Our WHO Community

We just sent an email to our WHO@SALC mailing list about the upcoming season (starting Nov 1!) and new specialized volunteer opportunities that can help us continue making a real impact in our neighbors' lives.

Not on our list yet? Join us! Sign up at https://www.salcvan.org/whoemail to stay connected and learn how you can be part of this journey.

Together, we're creating more than shelter—we're building pathways to stability and hope. 💙

10/02/2025

Read the latest news about WHO@SALC in today’s The Columbian article: https://www.columbian.com/news/2025/oct/02/st-andrews-needs-175000-to-make-sure-winter-shelter-can-meet-community-need/

You can learn more about the WHO here: http://www.salcvan.org/support-who-family-shelter-vancouver

St. Andrews Lutheran Church hopes to raise $175,000 for its winter homeless shelter for women and families.

10/02/2025

Check out our new website! Especially for WHO@SALC. A wealth of information about last season, the program, and resources for learning about the Clark County shelter system, its providers, and funding.
www.whosalc.org

09/26/2025

It is about that time of year, we are gearing up for season 23 of the Winter Hospitality Overflow at St. Andrew! Click here for the latest news (there is a lot of it!) https://conta.cc/3V1HoBL

03/18/2025

Last chance to volunteer for Winter Hospitality Overflow! Let's finish strong!

02/06/2025

URGENT: We have an opening tonight and Saturday night (1 each) and are still looking for a meal on Saturday evening.
Would you be interested in filling a spot?

Volunteer Requirements: Volunteers must have a current [within 2 yrs] background check. A regular background check by your employer or faith community meets this requirement. A request form for a background check is attached if needed. Volunteer Needs: Your help is crucial. We expect to have 35-40 g...