Chardon United Methodist Church

Outreach Ministries
Home Ministries Outreach Project Hope
Project Hope

For The Homeless

Responding to the human hurts and hopes of persons in Lake County who are homeless by providing emergency shelter, care and guidance, in the name and for the sake of Jesus Christ.

Emergency

Having a roof over one's head can't always be taken for granted. Project Hope for the Homeless is a temporary emergency shelter serving men, women and families who find themselves without a roof and homeless in Lake County.  (25 Freedom Road, Painesville, OH  44077)

Referrals are made through local social service agencies, churches and police departments. Currently overnight shelter is available November through April from 8 PM - 8 AM.
Committed to One Meal per Month PDF Print E-mail

Chardon UMC is committed to providing an evening meal the first Sunday of every month.  The menu you plan is your choice.  As a general guideline, a nutritionally balanced meal with foods from the major food groups benefits the shelter guests’ health and well being. 
 
The meals are an important component of this shelter program.  Meal preparation must be done off-site, accommodate up to 40 clients and be delivered by 6:45 pm the day of the meal.  The shelter staff will assist in gathering the meal once it is dropped off at the shelter.  If you are interested in also serving the meal, a volunteer orientation is required.  Please bring food in disposable containers such as aluminum foil pans, as they do not have a commercial dishwasher or oven. Sorry, but they cannot be responsible for returning dishes. Paper products, beverages, cups, and utensils are welcomed donations, but are not required of food donors.

Members and friends are welcome to use the church kitchen for preparation of the food.  Please contact the church office to request your place on the master schedule.

Sign up on the Missions Bulletin Board across from the Information Center.
 
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Services

  • Daytime advocate and support for shelter guests by Project Hope staff.
  • Evening needs assessments, goal plans, and referrals by Project Hope staff.
  • Mental health outreach by Pathways and Neighboring staff.
  • Substance Abuse Prevention by Lake-Geauga Center for Alcohol & Drug Abuse.
  • Survival Skills Workshops presented by Lakeland Women's Center Bible Study led by Project Hope volunteers.
  • One professional and two volunteers are on site from 8 PM until 8 AM. In addition, an assistant works 8-11 PM. 

Shelter

Guests are greeted when the doors open at 8:30 PM by volunteers and professional staff and offered a hot meal and shower.

New guests are interviewed, assigned primary social worker, and with the skilled guidance of the social worker, complete needs assessment and develop a goal plan. Social workers follow up on the goal plans of all shelter guests on a weekly basis.
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