Shop for and furnish a client’s new home, then welcome them at the end of the day and hand over their keys – the moment their homelessness ends.
Deep clean one of our shared shelter kitchens and introduce fresh, new kitchen tools.
Hospital Clowns enter a hospital environment and use improvisation, magic and joy to transform the child’s world into a space of play and imagination. Within moments, clowns can bring a child from a sense of helplessness into empowerment. Each of our volunteer clowns must undergo 90 hours of training, workshops and supervised visits in order…
Each Wednesday, we open our doors to anyone looking for housing. Work with us to help find housing and apply for available services.
Our young professionals serve through social media efforts, obtaining donated items for fundraising auctions, and participating in ICycle.
Volunteer as an organization to do a project at the shelter – your team can make a difference.
Assist individuals seeking restraining and harassment orders in Gloucester and Peabody District courts as needed.
Supervise and entertain the children of HAWC clients during support groups or in office appointments as needed.
Answer calls on HAWC’s 24-Hour Hotline, guide callers through safety planning, give community referrals, and keep a call log with other volunteers and staff members.
Conduct presentations about HAWC services for local community partners, attend community events as a HAWC representative, and answer questions about HAWC.