| Last updated on May 19, 2008 |
We are a community of people who care about our brothers and sisters providing love, food and rest. We provide food in the form of a kitchen; rest in the form of a shelter and love in the way we conduct ourselves. We accomplish this by living God's word; relying on our prayerful faith to provide donations to fit our means. In the event that our bounty is so great, we believe in sharing with other needy groups.
Description:
Our house is open every day and night of the year. The kitchen serves a hot meal and provides a lunch bag. The kitchen is open from 3:15pm to 4:45pm. The shelter provides emergency overnight shelter to any adult or family who come to our door. The shelter is open from 9:30pm to 6am and there is a 30 day limit per year. The only requirement is that the person needing food and/or shelter be sober enough to be able to provide hospitality to others.
History:
The Dorothy Day Hospitality House opened the kitchen in February 1982 and the shelter in November 1983. We are a volunteer organization and we depend on private donations to fund our work. When we first opened we served about 30 people a day in the kitchen. As of 2003, we serve an average of 90 people a day. Our shelter can sleep 17 guests and we are usually full.
Contact people:
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Betty Ballard, Kitchen Volunteer Coordinator, (203) 743-7368
Annie Orr, Kitchen Coordinator, (203) 748-1991
Paul Hines, Shelter Coordinator, (203) 837-8444 |
Address:
Web Site: http://www.dorothydaydanbury.org
Directions:
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Starting at the intersection of Main and West Streets by the Danbury Public Library, go up West Street to the first traffic light. At this intersection, go right on New Street. Proceed down New Street and take the second left onto Spring Street. Dorothy Day House is on the right hand side of the street. There is a sign above the storefront and in the window.
Nearest Bus Stop: Kennedy Drive, 2 minute walk |
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See pictures of King Street Church's day at Dorothy Day
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To see photos and thoughts about King Street Church's volunteer work at the Dorothy Day Hospitality House, visit www.kingstchurch.org/dorothyday.shtml.
posted on April 23, 2006 |
