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Volunteers sort clothing, assemble hygiene kits, give haircuts and drive donations to our distributions.

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Volunteering

Why it matters.

Your willingness to volunteer can spark real change in the lives of our homeless neighbors.

A Different Shade Of Love

  • You work with our neighbors, not around them.

    You will learn names, and they will learn yours.

  • Sorted clothing goes out at the next distribution.

    A coat that fits, a toothbrush, a haircut before a job interview.

  • You will not be left standing around.

    We walk you through the job and work beside you, in a role that fits what you can physically do.

Roles

What volunteers actually do.

Every job here is taught on the day. The requirement is that you come when you say you will.

  1. Sorting and organizing clothing

    Open the bags, check every item, sort by size and season, and pull out anything we cannot pass on.

    First-time volunteers

  2. Assembling hygiene kits

    Build kits along a line: soap, deodorant, toothbrush, toothpaste, lotion, sanitary items. The easiest job to learn and the fastest to see finished.

    Groups and families

  3. Serving at outreach events

    Set up tables, hand out food and supplies, keep the line moving, and stay to help clean up.

    People who like being on their feet

  4. Haircuts and barbering

    Licensed barbers and stylists run our pop-up chair. It is the service our neighbors ask for by name.

    Licensed professionals

  5. Photography and social media

    Photograph a distribution. We photograph program activity, never someone's worst moment, and never a face without written consent.

    Photographers and storytellers

  6. Driving and transport

    Pick up donations from a drive, move supplies to an outreach, or bring volunteers who have no ride.

    Volunteers with a vehicle

  7. Translation and welcoming

    Sit with a neighbor and help a neighbor talk with the team when asking for help, at the table, or in the line.

    Most needed: tell us which languages you speak and we will match you with a neighbor who speaks it.

  8. Event setup and breakdown

    Set up tables, tents, signage and chairs before the distribution, and clear up at the end.

    Early risers

Host a drive

How to run a collection drive.

You collect the items and we hand them straight to a neighbor. There is no warehouse and no budget involved.

  1. Talk to us before you collect

    Call (561) 618-0653 first. Our needs change through the year, and a garage full of winter coats in July helps nobody.

  2. Pick your drive and set a goal

    Choose what you are collecting: clothing, shoes, hygiene items or all three. Give it a deadline that fits your group. One box in the break room for two weeks beats an ambitious plan that never starts.

  3. Tell everyone exactly what to bring

    Post both lists where your team will see them: email, group chat, bulletin, noticeboard, social. The refusal list saves you from collecting things we would have to hand back.

  4. Get it to us

    Bring it to a drop-off, or call us to arrange pickup if your team collected a vanload. We will tell you where it goes next.

What we accept

Clothing

  • T-shirts and tops: all sizes; men's L to 3XL run short
  • Jeans and durable pants: waist 30 to 42 especially
  • Sweatshirts, hoodies, shorts and light jackets
  • Shoes: sneakers and work-appropriate shoes, all half-sizes; size 10 and up run short
  • Belts, hats and beanies
  • Work clothing for interviews and first days

Hygiene and personal care

  • Toothbrush, toothpaste and dental floss
  • Bar soap or body wash; shampoo and conditioner (travel size preferred)
  • Deodorant, razors and shaving cream, body lotion
  • Sanitary pads and tampons
  • Wet wipes, hand sanitizer, toilet paper, lip balm, sunscreen
  • Combs, brushes and hair ties

Everyday essentials

  • Reusable water bottles
  • Drawstring bags and backpacks. A bag replaces a plastic sack.
  • Blankets, towels and washcloths
  • Bug spray, phone chargers and power banks
  • Baby items: diapers, wipes and baby wash

What we cannot accept, and why

  • Used underwear or used socks

    Hygiene. We cannot pass on second-hand underwear or socks, however clean.

    A multi-pack of new socks is the single most useful thing in the box.

  • Heavily worn, stained or torn clothing

    We cannot pass on heavily worn, stained or torn clothing.

    Textile recycling takes what we cannot use.

  • Clothing that needs dry cleaning

    We have no way to clean it before it is worn.

    Clean, ready-to-wear clothing only.

  • Furniture and mattresses

    We have no storage and no delivery, so we would have to say no at the door.

    Offer these to a provider who can collect them.

  • Expired, opened or part-used toiletries

    Hygiene and safety. Travel sizes are welcome; half-used bottles are not.

    Unopened travel sizes are perfect for kits.

  • Medical equipment, car seats and cribs

    Liability and recall risk: we cannot verify an item's safety history.

    Ask us and we will point you to the right channel.

  • Anything that needs repair first

    We are volunteer-run, and we cannot fix it.

    Repair it, or recycle it.

How to get it to us

  • Walk-up drop-off

    Call us to arrange a drop-off. We are often out at a distribution, so a quick call means someone is actually there to meet you.

  • Large donations and drives

    Call (561) 618-0653 to schedule. A carload or a few boxes is a walk-up. For a van, a trailer or two weeks of collecting, call ahead so someone is there to help unload.

What to expect

What happens on the day.

  • You will get a walkthrough first

    Before anything starts, someone shows you the job and how we talk with our neighbors. Nobody gets handed a box and pointed at a table.

  • Two hours or the whole day

    A reliable two hours is worth more to us than a maybe-eight. Tell us what you can give and we will build the task around it.

  • Wear what you can move in

    Closed-toe shoes and clothes that can get dusty. Bring a refillable water bottle and sunscreen. We work outside a lot in Florida.

  • Tell us what you need to do the job

    A chair, a shaded station, no heavy lifting, a quieter role away from the crowd: tell us and we will find it. Nothing here requires standing for six hours.

  • Photographs only with permission

    We ask before we photograph anyone, and we do not publish a neighbor's face without written consent. If you are shooting for us, that rule is the job.

  • Groups and teams

    Teams, churches, classes and clubs are all welcome. Call ahead with your numbers and we will design the day around you.

  • Volunteers under 18

    You are welcome with a parent or guardian. Call us and we will tell you exactly what is possible for your age.

Community & outreach

Find an event to help with.

Volunteering for service hours?

Tell the team whether your hours are for school, court or a programme. Discuss any requirements before your shift, and ask the team how your hours will be recorded.

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