Keep the doors open: a warm, safe place for every neighbor this winter

When the temperature drops, so do the options

Every winter, neighbors in Eastern Jackson County face nights that are dangerously cold with nowhere safe to go. Some have lost a job. Some are one missed rent payment from losing a home. All of them deserve a warm bed and a hot meal.

Community Services League has helped people through hard seasons for decades. This GivingTuesday, we are raising funds to run our cold weather shelter on the coldest nights of the season, and to connect every guest to the housing and employment support that helps them stay warm long after winter ends.

“A warm bed was the first thing that made me feel like I could take a breath and plan my next step.”
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Where your gift goes

• $25A hot meal and warm drink for a guest coming in from the cold
• $75One night of safety: a cot, bedding, and a meal
• $300A night of shelter for a family of four, with supplies for the kids
• $500A month of shelter for one person, plus a path to housing and work

Why it matters beyond one night

Shelter is where the road back begins. Guests meet CSL staff who help with emergency assistance, employment services, financial coaching, and housing. One cold night becomes a first step toward a stable home.