Serving the homeless with dignity. Partner with us to make a difference in our city!
Gateway Community Outreach (GCO), in collaboration with Meet the Challenge (MTC) and 13 local churches, advocates for the homeless throughout the year and has the privilege of hosting the homeless community each month at a partnering church site.
On Saturday, November 18, GCO will be hosting the outreach at Gateway City Church, where guests will receive:
• A warm meal
• Essential care items
• Haircuts
• A message of hope while listening to uplifting music
Here is How You Can Help!
You Can Donate
Everything provided and served at our homeless outreaches is donated by persons like you who understand the gravity of being homeless and want to help. If your heart wants to help, you can donate any of the following items:
• Hygiene Kit - You can purchase a hygiene kit for $20 or you can put one together yourself! Click the link below for the shopping list and drop-off information.
• Food Gift Cards – $10 food gift cards, such as Subway, McDonalds, Taco Bell, etc., are so appreciated by homeless individuals.
• Socks – Warm sock are especially needed as we head into colder months.
• Disposable gloves
Donated items can be dropped off at the Welcome Center in the lobby on Sunday mornings.
You Can Volunteer
Volunteers are also needed for the November 18 event. If you would like to volunteer your time, please contact Emily Seay at emily.seay@gcosj.org
Sometimes it takes only one act of kindness to change a person’s life.