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About Out Of The Cold
Out of the Cold: Centre County is a low-barrier shelter open from 8 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. every night. During the 2020-2021 season, 17 congregations helped to provide overnight shelter for 175 guests. Our host sites rotates every two weeks. Each evening our guests are welcomed warmly, served a hot meal, given a cot, warm blankets, and a place to sleep. Breakfast is served in the morning and before leaving guests can register to return that evening. Basic case management is provided to guests for assistance acquiring housing and other supportive services at our Day Shelter, located at 318 South Atherton Street in State College. Out of the Cold: Centre County is a grassroots effort and is a registered 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. If you would like to help as a volunteer or through other means of support, please send us an e-mail at: ootcgiving@gmail.com. Out Of The Cold Board of Directors
Oversight for Out Of The Cold is provided by the Board of Directors. Each participating Congregation has one voting member on the Board. We also have several commitees that community members can join. There are financial, fundraising/events, and marketing committees. If you are interested in serving on this committees, please reach out to Board Chair, Kendra Gettig at kendra@calvarysc.org. |
PARTICIPATING CONGREGATIONS
Calvary Church, Boalsburg Faith United Church of Christ, State College Friends Meeting House, State College Good Shepherd Catholic Church, Port Matilda Grace Lutheran Church, State College Salvation Baptist Church St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, State College St. John's United Church of Christ, Boalsburg St. Paul's United Methodist Church, State College State College Presbyterian Church, State College Unity Church of Jesus Christ, State College University Baptist and Brethren, State College University Mennonite Church, State College Trinity Lutheran Church State College Alliance Church Fairbrook United Methodist Church State College E-Free Church |
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