Winter Interfaith Shelter

What is it?
The Winter Interfaith Shelter is sponsored by the San Francisco Interfaith Council and run by Episcopal Community Services. Designed to augment existing shelter facilities during the coldest months of the year, the Interfaith Shelter provides dinner/breakfast and a dry place to sleep for 60-100 homeless men. Grace Cathedral cooperates with many other congregations in San Francisco in this important endeavor.

Where is it?
The location where we cook and serve varies each year but it is always in San Francisco. 

When is it? 
The program runs from Thanksgiving week into February -- the winter months.  Grace Cathedral usually serves two separate weeks during this time period.  When we know the dates they will be posted on this page and on our website calendar. 

How do I get involved?
To find out about our next opportunity to serve, please join our Winter Interfaith Volunteer email list.  We contact all our volunteers with dates and sign-up information.

What time commitment is expected?
You can sign up for a single or several evenings.  We cook, serve, then clean up; the cooking shifts are 2-3 hours; the serving/cleanup shifts are 1 1/2 -2 hours each evening.

For further information, email the Office of the Congregation or call 415-749-6344.