Out of the Cold

We are delighted by our partnership with the First Interfaith Out of the Cold program located at St. Matthews United Church, 729 St. Clair West. The program has been in place in its present format since 1992 when it started at St. Peter's Church. In 2002 it moved to the present location. This program is managed by a volunteer steering committee and is supported by members of Congregation Darchei Noam, the Newman Centre (UofT), UTS students and community groups. On Thursday nights, 120 guests are offered meals, nursing and foot care, as well as free clothing. The program provides overnight accommodation for 45. Volunteers can participate in all shifts starting at 3 p.m. with breakfast on Friday morning ending at 8 a.m. Lunches are made at the church from 3-6 p.m. High school volunteer hours will be honoured. For additional information, please contact Micky Fraterman at moostra@sympatico.ca.