As part of the KZAX Presents showcases, KZAX is partnering with HomesNOW! to help supply the needs of the Winter Haven tent encampment. Beginning Nov. 16 and leading up to a KZAX Presents show on Dec. 8.
HomesNOW! Bellingham is a group of volunteers working together to provide homes and shelter for the homeless in Bellingham and Whatcom County. Winter Haven is a proposed temporary safe camping site for the local homeless community. The project will begin around December 2018 or January 2019 and will last until March 2019. The site will consist of 20 tents that will be either single or double occupancy. Winter Haven will be a drug and alcohol-free camp. Residents will be selected based on a rigorous screening process with input from the HOT team. Winter Haven residents will likely consist of people who are either working or disabled and who have a source of income. Residents will be hand-picked based on their likelihood to succeed in this community living setting. Residents will be required to follow a strict code of conduct, which includes requirements for behavior, quiet hours, guest policies, cleanliness and participation in community chores.
From Nov. 16 – Dec. 8 donations will be accepted at:
Make.Shift
Avalon Records
Good Earth Pottery
Guitar Center
We’re in particular need of:
Socks
Bras and men’s & women’s underwear
Menstrual products (pads, tampons, etc)
We will also accept:
Backpacks/Bags/Rolling Luggage
Sleeping Bags
Tents
First Aid Kits
Lighters
Batteries
Cell Phone Chargers
Packaged Food, Beverages
Hygiene Products (Toothpaste, soap, tampons/pads, mouthwash, shampoo)
Food gift cards
Cell Phones that still work with wifi (We can get them free phone numbers for job hunting)
Books
Dog and Cat food
For more information and a complete list of accepted donation items visit Make.Shift’s blog at www.makeshiftproject.com/blog-page.
