Dear All,
Greetings!
I am writing to let you know that our annual clothing drive will begin this
coming Monday. The drive will end on December 10th. Please donate gently
used clothes, socks, and shoes to bring warmth to those in need.
Time: November 21– December 10 (All day)
Drop off box: Dudley House (3rd Floor)
Questions? Please contact dudleypublicservice(a)gmail.com
Have a nice weekend!
Warm regards,
Public Service Team
---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Samantha Wellington <swellington(a)fas.harvard.edu>
Date: Fri, Nov 11, 2016 at 9:29 AM
Subject: Thanksgiving Break Volunteer Opportunity
To: Dudley Public Service <dudleypublicservice(a)gmail.com>
Hello,
I'm wondering if you'd be willing to pass on the following volunteer
opportunity to your email list.
Thank you!
Sam Wellington
Pathways Director
Y2Y Harvard Square
*Y2Y Harvard Square* and the *Harvard Square Homeless Shelter* need your
help.
*Sign up for Thanksgiving Break shifts with Y2Y here
<https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1PH4gIKtH2-cnz_3IdGJPdRD1FZi-F7dvyAp…>
and/or
HSHS here
<https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1K5k9HoweL_JxR9F3lFUmaFlHSshsGUlcPMK…>!*
Dear friends,
As many of you know, our youth shelters are staffed primarily by regular,
student-volunteers from Harvard and surrounding schools. But over Harvard's
Thanksgiving Break (11/22 - 11/27), the majority of our regular volunteers
are away from Cambridge. And so, during this Thanksgiving Break season, we
turn to our community members, students staying around over Thanksgiving
Break, and local residents to help staff our shelter for our guests.
So, if you are around Cambridge for any amount of time between November
22-27, we could really use your extra set of hands as a Thanksgiving Break
volunteer!
*Again, you can sign up for Thanksgiving Break shifts with Y2Y here
<https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1PH4gIKtH2-cnz_3IdGJPdRD1FZi-F7dvyAp…>
and/or
HSHS here
<https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1K5k9HoweL_JxR9F3lFUmaFlHSshsGUlcPMK…>!*
We HIGHLY encourage you to sign up for several shifts throughout the break
if you are able. Click on the spreadsheet for instructions, and read up on
the specific shift descriptions at the bottom of this email. Anyone can
volunteer with us over Thanksgiving Break -- no shelter experience
necessary.
Again, we just want to emphasize how important your contribution will be to
us this Thanksgiving Break, and we sincerely hope that you'll have some
time to lend a hand this November. Please pass this email along to any of
your friends, family members, or co-workers that might be interested in
volunteering at our shelter over Thanksgiving Break -- we can really use
all of the hands on deck that we can get.
Thanks for everything that you all do in our community, and as always,
please don't hesitate to reach out with any thoughts or questions!
With much shelter love,
The Y2Y and HSHS Families
------------------------------
Important Information
The HSHS Volunteer Handbook can be found here
<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zK1Ie7Pwe-QvjEajb0qgDW7ll6J43ScIVD9hstr…>
.
The Y2Y Volunteer Handbook can be found here.
<https://docs.google.com/document/d/14aipRhfW2kr4xqelHFzEMRlSBfZILP0VbU2-KkJ…>
*DESCRIPTION of SHIFTS*
****************************************************
There are 4 shifts:
Dinner: 6:45 PM - 9:15 PM
Evening: 9:00 PM - 11:15 PM
Overnight: 11 PM - 9:00 AM
Breakfast: 6:30 AM - 9:00 AM
*But if it is SATURDAY or SUNDAY morning, then it is*
[Friday or Saturday] Overnight: 11 PM - 10:00 AM
[Saturday or Sunday] Breakfast: 7:30 AM - 10:00 AM
BREAKFAST -- Come in bright and early to greet our guests as they begin to
wake up! You'll be making breakfast and helping to clean the shelter (an
invaluable service!) after all the guests leave at 8am.
DINNER -- You'll be making and serving dinner, and perhaps be lucky enough
to run on a food salvage trip or collect pastries from the many shops that
donate to us.
EVENING -- This is a relaxed time to visit with guests as they prepare for
bed. It's usually very quiet and a great opportunity for some wonderful
conversations. Help is also often needed in the kitchen to clean-up after
dinner and prepare plates of food to hand out at the door.
OVERNIGHT -- You'll stay awake with other volunteers and night-owl guests,
basically having more good conversations, watching movies, doing laundry,
reading, baking cookies, etc! This is a fantastic shift because it's a
rare opportunity to have long conversations and get to know people well.
People often say it's the best shift! And never fear, we do take turns
sleeping -- the night is typically divided into three shifts and you will
be awake for one of them (there is a staff room with bunk beds, so you will
be able to sleep when it is not your turn to be awake).
*Y2Y is located at 3 Church Street in the basement of First Parish
in Harvard Square. Map
<https://www.google.com/maps/place/3+Church+St,+Cambridge,+MA+02138/data=!4m…>.
Our
shelter entrance is located at the second door on the left side entrance (1
Church St). When you arrive at your shift, please buzz the intercom system
and identify yourself to be let in.
*HSHS is located at 66 Winthrop Street in the basement of University
Lutheran Church in Harvard Square. Map
<https://www.google.com/maps/place/Lutheran+Church,+66+Winthrop+St,+Cambridg…>
.
Other thoughts or questions? Feel free to reach out
to Y2Y Volunteer Director Danny Pohl at volunteer.y2y(a)gmail.com,
or HSHS Volunteer Director Karely Osorio at hshs.volunteer(a)gmail.com.
We hope you'll join us this Thanksgiving Break, and we are looking forward
to working with you in the shelter!
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Good morning!
Please check out the upcoming Dudley Public Service events and
announcements:
*November 28 - December 7*
*HOLIDAY TOY DRIVE – BENEFIT LOCAL KIDS IN NEED*
We invite the GSAS community to donate new unwrapped toys and bring a smile
to a child this holiday season!*
Drop the toys off in a box located on *the third floor *of Dudley House
starting from *November 28th*!
Questions? Contact dudleypublicservice(a)gmail.com
* Suggested cap on individual gifts is $20.
*November 15*
*ASK THE NUTRITIONIST!*
6:00 – 7:00pm
Location: Dudley Café Dining Hall
A dietary wellness event presented by Dudley Public Service and Dudley Food
Literacy programs.
Could changing my diet improve my immune system?
Should I be taking a vitamin D supplement?
How do I get iron as a vegetarian?
Can I get enough calcium without dairy foods?
If you have ever wondered about these, or similar questions, come by the
Nutrition Table in Dudley House on Tuesday, *November 15th from 6:00-7:00pm*.
Harvard University Health Services (HUHS) Registered Dietarian-Nutritionist
Michelle Gallant (MS, RD) will be available to answer any of your small or
big questions.
We have some *free dinner vouchers* to distribute. First come, first serve.
Questions? Please e-mail dudleyhouse.food(a)gmail.com or
dudleypublicservie(a)gmail.com
*November 22 Deadline - HURRY UP!*
*COOP GRANTS FOR PUBLIC SERVICE PROJECTS*
Do you have an idea for a public service project?
Each year, the Harvard Cooperative Society (The COOP) generously funds
student projects aimed at improving Cambridge/greater Boston community.
*Eligibility*: Harvard students from all graduate and professional programs
(GSAS, HLS, KSG, HMS,
GSE, etc.) are eligible to apply for a grant. You must be enrolled at the
time of application and during the period in which the funds will be
utilized. Students may apply on behalf of their organization. Both
immediate and long-term projects are welcome. The awards are expected to
average $500 and can be higher, depending on the specific funding requests
of proposed projects. Grant recipients will be required to submit a short
report showing how the funds were spent and what the award allowed the
individual or group to accomplish.
Projects should meet the following conditions:
1. Public service projects that serve a group of people in the
community
2. The community is limited to Cambridge/ Boston
3. Project that involve more than one Harvard student
4. Projects that are on-going- not one-off events.
*Application Instructions*: Submit a proposal (no more than two
single-spaced pages) that includes the information below.
1) Cover Page: Name of group and individual representing the group,
contact information, and abstract.
2) Proposal (*MAXIMUM 2 PAGES*): Describe your organization and project,
including the community you serve, the importance of your project, the
timeline of your project, and how you will ensure the completion of your
project
3) Budget: Amount of funding requested from the COOP Public Service
Grants, including a
breakdown of how the funds will be spent. Include other sources of funding
where appropriate.
The applications are due on November 22nd and should be submitted to Dudley
House Public Service fellows who will be in charge of the review process
(for questions and submissions contact *dudleypublicservice(a)gmail.com)
<dudleypublicservice(a)gmail.com)>*
*WEDNESDAYS*
12:30 – 1:00pm
Location: Fireside Room
Weekly meditation sessions are back at Dudley House! Come join us every
Wednesday at 12:30 to meditate together and discuss various mindfulness
practices!
*BIKE ADVOCACY GROUP AT HARVARD*
A new bike advocacy group called Bike Harvard is hoping to make city
cycling safe, fun, and accessible for everyone in the Harvard community.
Do you commute by bike? Just ride for fun? Would you like to bike in the
city but are concerned about safety? This group is meant for you! If you're
interested in helping us build a community of city cyclists, advocating for
safer bike infrastructure, installing more bike parking around campus, or
connecting to the surrounding community through bikes, we ask three things:
*1. Please take a minute to **sign up*
<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__goo.gl_forms_ddEsukNIh…>*
for
our email listserv!*
*It's a Google Doc and I promise it takes < 1 min to fill out.*
*2. Join us for a kick-off happy hour from 6 - 8 pm on Thursday, Nov 17 at
John Harvard's!*
*More details available through our **Facebook event*
<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.facebook.com_event…>
*.*
*3. Join our **Facebook group*
<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.facebook.com_group…>
*!*
*We'll encourage folks to use the group as a discussion board so your inbox
doesn't die.*
Or, if you just want to suggest stuff for us to work on, please email
Marissa at mgrunes(a)fas.harvard.edu! We want to know all about your parking
/ commuting / safety concerns and how we can make your experience biking
around Harvard better.
