How You Can Help

Every warm bed, every shared meal, and every story of hope begins with someone like you. Gettysburg C.A.R.E.S. depends on the compassion of our community, volunteers, donors and partners to keep our doors open and our guests safe.

Here are a few ways you can make a difference:

Volunteer Your Time

Spend a few hours helping with meals, volunteering overnight, sharing devotions and offering a kind word to someone in need. Volunteers are the heart of C.A.R.E.S. your time and presence truly change lives.

Donate Supplies

Donate any items that are listed under the donation tab..

Provide a Meal

Join a church group, organization, or family team to prepare breakfast, or a simple meal for our guests. A warm meal served with love means more than you can imagine.

Give Financial Support

Your generous gift allows us to provide safe shelter, paid overnight staff, and the vital support services that help guests rebuild stability and find permanent housing.

We are very grateful and blessed to have so many people and organizations who want to help improve the lives of our homeless neighbors. Our staff, Board of Directors, and our homeless guests thank you for your contributions to Gettysburg C,A.R.E.S.

Every act of kindness big or small helps someone find hope on their hardest day.

Together, we can ensure that no one in Gettysburg has to face the cold alone.

Participating Host Churches

St. James Lutheran Church

Gettysburg Presbyterian Church

Gettysburg United Methodist Church

Gettysburg Church of the Brethren

Christ Lutheran Church

First Baptist Church

Lower Marsh Creek Presbyterian Church   

Foursquare Church

Prince of Peace Episcopal Church             

Freedom Valley Church