abraham’s tent
what is abraham’s tent?
New Haven homeless shelters do not have the capacity to admit everyone seeking shelter. Every winter, even with shelters taking in more clients than normal capacity allows, men are still turned away.
Last year, Columbus House and a group of 16 churches and synagogues in New Haven and the suburbs decided to address this problem through a program called Abraham’s Tent. Congregations volunteer to provide meals and overnight shelter to 12 homeless men from Columbus House for the duration of their week - alleviating overcrowding in the shelters and demonstrating support for the homeless members of our communities.
get involved
•Volunteer your time: Sign up to serve a meal or fill an overnight shift below.
•Sponsor a meal: Sponsor breakfast or dinner for our guests by donating here.
This is an excellent opportunity to provide a much-needed service and to take part in the return of a program that has proven to be extremely successful in its first implementation. If you belong to the Yale community and would like to assist the Abraham's tent program, you can:
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