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Addressing Homelessness in our Area

What is SafePark?

2/22/2018

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Safe Park is a rotating shelter for homeless that live in cars and RVs.  This is a very exciting new social ministry program that will allow us to help provide our homeless neighbors a safe place to park at night in the PoP parking lot for one month.  We are working with other local faiths to cover the other 11 months per year.

Why is it "safe"?
The parking lot would not be open to just anyone. Those allowed to park are pre-screened by social service agencies. In addition there are rules to stay. Police are supportive of the program and they check-in though out the night. The homeless won't have to worry about being asked to move in the middle of the night, they can stay with their loved ones (indoor shelters do not usually allow couples or pets), plus they would have access to restrooms.

What is next?
We hope to launch this program in May, but WE NEED ADDITIONAL VOLUNTEERS
 by March 1st to ensure the effort will be successful. 

To volunteer: complete our Interest form (this will not sign you up for a shift, just let us know how many people are willing to help). 

What about...?
Many of the most common questions are answered in the presentation posted earlier this month. If your question isn't answered, feel free to contact committee member Norman Puck.
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12770 Saratoga Ave.
​Saratoga, CA 95070

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408-253-7167

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  • Home
  • About
    • About the Prince of Peace Community
    • Worship >
      • Online worship services
      • Worship Bulletin
      • Outdoor worship RSVP
    • Ministries >
      • Celebrate! Sunday Morning Ministries
      • Serve: Take Action >
        • Homeless Ministries
        • Mission Endowment Fund
      • Share: Hospitality >
        • Coffee Host Instructions
      • Strengthen: Grow in Faith and Love
    • Staff
    • Photos & Media
  • Visit
    • Worship times
    • Facilities Rental & Weddings
    • Community groups
  • News & Calendars
    • Email Sign-up
    • Prince of Peace Worship & Events Calendar
    • Community Stories
    • Property News
    • Annual Report
  • DONATE
    • Donate with Credit Card
    • Donate through PayPal
    • Financial Support Options Chart
    • Pledge
  • Quicklinks
    • Music >
      • Advent Music 2020
      • A Christmas Carol Readers Theater
    • Prayer/Pastoral Care Request
    • Rotating Safe Car Parking Shelter
    • High School
    • Junior High
    • Children
    • Education