This fully-staffed, year-round organization offers a seasonal no freeze shelter November through April, and a year-round walk-in hospitality center where people can take showers, secure personal and hygiene supplies, access community services, complete 211 intakes, temporarily store personal items, and get help that will get them housed and back on their feet.
Shelter Open
November 1 through April 30
7:30pm to 8:30am
Hospitality Center Open
Year round
Monday through Thursday, 1:00pm to 4:00pm
Office Hours
Monday through Friday during office hours
1:00 to 4:00pm at 75 Bridge Street
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Donations Needed: The needs of our guests change depending on the season, so we’ve divided our list into summer and winter needs. Certain items are always needed such as toiletries, hygiene and specific household supplies.
Please call our offices at (860) 450-1346 to confirm our most up-to-date needs, or to arrange delivery of larger donations. Smaller donations can be dropped at our facility during regular office hours. Thank you.
Winter Needs
Household
Disinfectant wipes
Hand sanitizer
Hand soap
Tissues
Cleaning products and supplies
55 Gallon trash bags
Paper towels
Toilet paper
Latex-free disposable gloves
Hygiene
Deodorant
Shampoo
Conditioner
Soap
Lotion
Razors
First Aid supplies
Nail clippers
Tweezers
Combs and brushes
Clothing (men’s and women’s, med-xxl)
Sweatshirts
T-Shirts
Sweatpants
Thermals
Underwear
Waterproof gloves
Rain ponchos
Miscellaneous
Latex-free disposable gloves
Hand/foot warmers
Ear buds/ headphones
Coffee (reg and decaf)
Creamer
Sugar
Ear plugs
Summer Needs
Household
Disinfectant wipes
Hand sanitizer
Hand soap
Tissues
Cleaning products and supplies
55 Gallon trash bags
Paper towels
Toilet paper
Hygiene
Deodorant
Shampoo
Conditioner
Soap
Lotion
Razors
First Aid supplies
Nail clippers
Tweezers
Combs and brushes
Clothing (men’s and women’s, med-xxl)
T-Shirts
Shorts
Underwear
Rain ponchos
Miscellaneous
Sun block
Insect repellent Volunteers Needed: The No Freeze needs volunteers!
There are so many ways you can help us do our life-changing work. We need volunteers to support our seasonal work in the shelter, assist with administrative and organizational tasks throughout the year, provide repair and maintenance expertise, and organize and serve at our fundraising events. Our dedicated board of directors is an all-volunteer group from the Windham region.
We are also a service learning site for University of Connecticut and Eastern Connecticut State University students. If you are a student interested in volunteering, please contact your school’s community outreach officer.
Call or email for more information.
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