“Never worry about numbers. Help one person at a time and always start with the person nearest you.” - Mother Teresa
About YWCA
The YWCA Family Center, located off 5th Ave at 900 Harvey Court Columbus, Ohio 43219 provides emergency shelter and services for up to 50 families each day.
Seton Parish prepares dinner for adults and children at the YWCA Family Center on the second Monday of each odd numbered month. Our service months are: January, March, May, July, September, and November.
We always need assistance with food and volunteers to go to the YMCA Family center to serve and visit with the families.
Donate
To donate online, simply click the button below and enter “IHN” into the comment field on the donation page.
YWCA Shelter Guidelines
To protect the health of our families, we ask that volunteers who are sick or are caring for a sick family member (cold, flu, intestinal issues, etc.) please refrain from assisting with meal preparation or service of the meal.
For the safety of our volunteers, and per OSHA law, please remember that open-toed shoes, flip flops, and sandals, are NOT permitted to be worn in the kitchen.
Columbus Public Health requires that all individuals handling food observe proper hand washing. Volunteers will be prompted to wash their hands when they arrive and also utilize provided gloves.
Columbus Public health requires all food service personnel, including staff and volunteers, to wear hair coverings. This especially pertains to those with long hair. Family Center Food Service Staff will provide volunteer with hair nets.
Ohio law prohibits children under the age of 15 from preparing food and coming into contact with hot surfaces and knives; therefore children under the age of 15 are not permitted in the kitchen. Children are welcome to assist in setting and clearing of the tables with adult supervision.
Interested in Joining?
If you would like to become involved or have further questions about this ministry, please contact Patty Timmell (614-405-0843) or Rene Shotwell (614-216-6461).
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