Austin's Place: An Emergency Shelter for Homeless Women
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Austin's Place is the only emergency shelter for single women in Champaign County. Austin’s Place operates solely on volunteer effort - from volunteers who stay overnight, transport guests, do laundry, make phone calls, advertise, collect donations, etc. Dedicated service meets significant needs and provides valuable support to all the guests that come through our doors. We are thankful for all the faithful volunteers who so generously give their time, energy, prayers, and financial support! Austin's Place happens because of our volunteers! 
Austin's Place is still open and sheltering women! We are doing things a bit differently to protect our staff, volunteers, and guests from COVID-19. Women in need of shelter should go to FUMC - Church Street doors - between 7:30-8:00 pm for intake into the shelter.
MANY THANKS to Daily Bread, Canteen Run, and other food sources for their donations of lunches and dinners. Your generosity is much appreciated. MANY THANKS to all of our donors! Our current model of shelter is more expensive but because of your generous support we are able to offer our guests shelter to keep them safe and warm. If you would like to support our continued efforts through a donation, please visit our donations page. Your prayers, good thoughts, and words of encouragement help keep us in the fight! Until there is no need, we will humbly serve. 
Austin's Place's opened for the 13th season on November 1, 2019 and will stay open during the Illinois's Stay At Home order.
“If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” - African Proverb
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Austin's Place is still open and sheltering women! We are doing things a bit differently to protect our staff, volunteers, and guests from COVID-19. Women in need of shelter should go to FUMC - Church Street doors - between 7:30-8:00 pm for intake into the shelter.
If you would like to make a monetary donation to help this effort during these unusual circumstances, please visit our Donations page for options and instructions.
For more information, contact: Austin's Place First United Methodist Church (FUMC) of Champaign 210 W. Church Street Champaign, IL 61820 austinsplace@champaignfumc.org www.champaignfumc.org ______________________________________ Find us on Facebook |
