About DayBreak:

DayBreak (formerly operated as the Metro East Portland Interfaith Hospitality Network or MEPIHN) is a family shelter currently operated by Human Solutions in cooperation with congregations from various spiritual traditions. DayBreak provides temporary shelter and support to homeless families and single woman as they look for housing and employment. Host Congregations provide overnight lodging, meals and hospitality for 14 shelter guests from 6:00 pm to 7:00 am the next morning. Every 9 weeks St David's Episcopal (located at SE 28th & Harrison) hosts the families for 1 week (Sunday to Saturday) and other neighborhood churches provide volunteers.

Participating Churches:

The current list of Southeast neighborhood churches participating in the DayBreak program is:

• St David's Episcopal
• Colonial Heights Presbyterian
• Peace Brethren
• Waverly Heights United Church of Christ
• St Phillip Neri Catholic
• St Ignatius Catholic Church
  

Volunteer Information:

The following pages provide additional details about the 3 DayBreak Shelter volunteer opportunities; Mini-bus Driving, Providing Dinner and Overnight Stays. You will also find a copy of the Guest Guidelines that all participants sign as a requirement of entering the program. If you would like to volunteer please contact Michelle Kinsella (503)235-3276 or gorsella@msn.com

Upcoming rotation dates: week of 6/21/09; 8/23/09; 10/25/09; 12/27/09

For more information about the DayBreak Shelter program contact:

DayCenter contact number: (503) 256-2280

Volunteer Schedule:

For the Inner Southeast Churches DayBreak Shelter volunteer schedules, please visit:
http://www.pdxpax.org/daybreak/schedule.htm

Thank you for your interest and involvement in the Inner Southeast Daybreak Shelter.

This site is hosted by the St. Philip Neri Peace & Justice Commission.