10/01/2026
Homestead cannot exist without many generous volunteers and donors! We often get asked... "What are the needs of the ministry?" So... we're sharing a list of common, ongoing needs at Homestead! To support our ministry, reach out to Deb or send a message if you would like to lend a hand or give supplies:
* Mentors: A female, non-judgmental walk alongside friend for a survivor, one hour weekly.
* Landscape/Yard: Male or female assistance with mowing, garden boxes, flowers, etc.
* Facilitators for Leadership Pipeline: former/current executives in business to facilitate zoom sessions for our graduates preparing them for leadership in time, money & people & speaking opportunities
* Facilitators for Life Skills Classes once a month: the topics can vary greatly but topic would be anything that would be helpful to prepare our survivors for life and independence: Examples: resume building, healthy eating, gardening, finances, insurances, etc.
* Transportation volunteers to take and/or pick up a survivor to an appointment locally.
* Job Apprenticeship Volunteers: business folks whose trade can be apprenticed in order to assist a survivor to enter a career path that can sustain them financially.
* Tutors for GED work.
* Moving Team: Men bringing the muscle as needed with survivor moves into own housing in the area or on site at the residence muscle needs.
* Cleaning Team: Deep cleaning at the Homestead residence periodically.
Ongoing supply needs:
* Laundry soap, dryer sheets
* Cleaning supplies
* Toiletries: toilet paper, paper towels, Kleenex
* Over-the-counter meds for simple things: Mucinex DM (1200 guaifenesin), aspirin/Tylenol; Tums; cough drops/medicine.
* Towels & washcloths
* Pantry items: spices, canned food, soups
* Gift cards to Target/Walmart for PJ's, underclothes for new arrivals.
