We have scheduled training for each individual shelter site. In an effort to keep social distancing practices, we are training you at the shelter where you would like to volunteer. Example: You want to do intake or overnight volunteering at Georgetown Presbyterian, then you would attend the training at that specific site. Check out our Facebook page for events. Let us know if you are coming.

Here is all the information for the scheduled training events.

Training for Seaford Grace Church
Monday, November 16, 2020 at 7 PM 
805 Atlanta Rd, Seaford, DE 19973

Training for Georgetown Presbyterian
Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at 6:30 PM 
203 N Bedford St, Georgetown, DE 19947

Training for Milford Avenue Methodist Site
Thursday, November 19, 2020 at 7 PM 
20 N Church Ave Milford, DE 19963

Training for Pathways Building @Stein Hwy COG
Monday, November 23, 2020 at 7pm
425 Stein Hwy Seaford, DE 19973

Please be on the look out for additional training events. We will be adding to this list as we add on more shelter sites!

This year we have implemented new protocols due to Covid-19. Please be sure to contact us if you are not able to make it to a shelter after reserving your bed so that we can help someone else stay night. Please be patient with us as we navigate this new system and be assured that we are doing everything possible to ensure a safe season!

It’s time to start training for the upcoming season! Planning for the season has been a challenge but we met that challenge with best practices and CDC recommendations. Now we need you to rise to our challenge. We have many volunteers who, very understandably, can not serve with us this year. Will you step up and help us make this year a successful season full of compassion and mercy? We will announce training dates on Wednesday!

We’ve been a little quiet but don’t fear, we are planning for the upcoming season. We are so fortunate to be under LoveINC’s umbrella. They have been taking care of hotel stays, food, and care of people experiencing homelessness during these trying times. This gives our Code Purple volunteers time to rest up and prepare for the winter. We are one but many hands in different areas help carry our neighbors in need throughout the year.

Please consider reaching out if you would like to get your church involved with helping us! We will come, speak and share the vision of LoveINC and Code Purple! We know there are many people with gifts and talents that can be used in our ministry. Send a message to codepurplesussexcounty@gmail.com or message us on FB to arrange a time to share!

 

The first night that our Code Purple shelters close is always sorrowful. We all realize that just because the shelter isn’t open, our problem of homelessness has not miraculously gone away. We have fought to keep our shelters staffed, to help our community members experiencing homelessness get through the cold nights of winter. Our volunteers, that have built friendships with our guests, are wondering where guests are spending their first night without a bed or maybe even a roof. I am certain that we have all felt every emotion possible this season but the greatest of these is Love. A love that overlooks the messy nature of shelter living…. a love that overlooks anger…. a love that overlooks a broken mind…. a love that overlooks the snarky comment. It’s a love that sees the scared heart of another human being experiencing some of the worst days of their lives and understands that behaviors aren’t always a true indicator of character.

Thank you to every volunteer that served alongside us to provide meals, donations, clean linens, transportation, intake, and safety overnight. We could not make this ministry work without you and the community! Each of you continues to amaze us with the support that you provide. We understand how tired each one is at the end of the season so please have a good rest and we hope to see you next winter.

We realize the great need for shelter resources. Will you think about joining us in the ministry? The more hands that we have available, the more that we can accomplish. We continue to plan and hope to gain more servants throughout the year. You can help make a difference for so many in need. Please contact us if you would like to learn more about us and what we offer each winter. We would love to meet with you and build resources in the Kingdom together!

Codepurplesussexcounty@gmail.com

 

 

We will be open at the Cape Region site in Lewes the following nights:

Wednesday 3/4

Thursday 3/5

Friday 3/6

March 15th is approaching fast! We are so thankful for each and every person that has helped us serve this season! We could not have made it happen without you!

Please consider helping us finish strong by serving in the few spots we still have open! You can find the sign-up calendars here: Volunteer Sign Up Calendars!

 

Sunday 3/1- OPEN

Monday 3/2- CLOSED

Tuesday 3/3- CLOSED

 

We will update as we get more information. Thank you for everyone’s support this season!

Please note that this is for the Lewes location only. All eight of our other sites are open every night. This is the only shelter regulated by temps under 32.

Tuesday, 2/25 – Closed

Wednesday, 2/26 – Open

Thursday, 2/27 – Open

Friday, 2/28 – Open

Saturday, 2/29 – Open

Sunday, 3/1 – Open

 

Thank you for your continued support! Sign up here to get involved: Cape Region Sign Up Calendar

Monday, 2/24 – Closed
Tuesday, 2/25 – Closed
Wednesday, 2/26 – Open
Thursday, 2/27 – Open