'Little Billy' was helped by our program... more children need our help

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Some of our volunteers gathered in front of the Family Center

Baby Billy
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IHN Host and Support Congregations

Shelter for the Homeless

Shelter is provided 24 hours a day. Guests are transported to the Network's Family Center in Washington, PA during the day, where they take care of daily living tasks, such as showering and laundry. The Network van transports the guests between these two sites.
    
Just before supper, the van picks the families up at the Family Center and takes them to the host church of the week.  An evening meal is served family-style by the Host Congregation volunteers who join the guests for the meal. Breakfast is provided as well as supplies for lunches.
   
Overnight hosts from the congregation stay with guests each night to provide assistance in the event of an emergency or any special needs which may arise.
   

"I've learned there are still nice people in the world"
  
Quote from a former IHN guest

Church of the Covenant provides the IHN Family Center

 

Entrance to the sanctuary at Church of the Covenant

Church of the Covenant sign

Church of the Covenant in Washington, PA provides the Campbell House for use as the IHN Family Center
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Companionship

The volunteers’ most valuable contribution is the companionship and acceptance they offer when guest families need it most. By talking and listening, along with treating guests with respect, volunteers can offer hope and enable families to maintain dignity and regain independence.
   

Hospitality

IHN's trained volunteers welcome homeless families to their churches and offer a caring, interactive environment. Network guests often form valuable and beneficial friendships with congregation members. Many guests have discovered community resources, employment leads, and housing opportunities through interactions with volunteers.
   

   
What part does religion play in IHN?

While families are welcomed at church services, guests are never pressured to attend religious activities or classes, nor are beliefs and customs promoted.  IHN gives guests an opportunity to experience a community church and observe the values and benefits of family involvement in a religious organization.

Our program gives volunteers an opportunity to put into practice the teachings of their religion, because IHN allows them to help and care about others who are experiencing difficulties with their lives.
   

Chart of IHN volunteers on different days of the week

Host congregation chart showing volunteers for the week; drivers, cooks, and overnight hosts.
   

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Coordinators in front of Thomas Church in 84, PA

Former IHN Coordinators in front of Thomas Presbyterian Church in Eighty Four, PA.
  

IHN Host Congregations

Host congregations open their facilities to network guests, one week at a time, on a rotating basis. They also provide volunteers to drive the shuttle and prepare meals.


IHN Volunteer Support Congregations

Volunteer support congregations provide volunteers, donations or other forms of network support. 

"Being able to see that a family has a place to sleep, that children are fed... or just to be able to lend a smile and a friendly chat.  When we are able to assist even one person, we are doing God's will, no matter what our faith."
  
a Host Coordinator

   
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