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REFUEL WASHOUGAL AND SALVATION ARMY JOIN FORCES TO OFFER EXPANDED SEVERE WEATHER SHELTER SERVICES TO OUR COMMUNITY
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ReFuel Washougal and Salvation Army of Camas/Washougal are proud to announce a new partnership to offer our area enhanced life-saving services during freezing temperatures and inclement weather. Beginning winter of 2024, ReFuel’s overnight Severe Weather Shelter will be combined with Salvation Army’s Day Shelter. The alliance will operate out of The Salvation Army located at 1612 I St, Washougal, WA 98671.
This collaboration creates efficiencies in both organizations and allows alignment in meeting the needs of those individuals. In previous years ReFuel Washougal’s Severe Weather Shelter offered overnight services, then our clients would go the day center at The Salvation Army. Going forward, guests will have the benefit of all the amazing services in one place, there will be an increase in available beds, access to hygiene facility, and pets will be allowed!
The Severe Weather Shelter will continue to operate primarily through the generosity of community volunteers. Training is provided by the organization. The first training class will be held on November 6th at 6pm at The Salvation Army. For questions about the training class and to register, please call The Salvation Army at (360) 835-3171. Additional dates for training classes will be announced for those who cannot attend the first training session.
For more information regarding volunteering please contact Tia @ shelter@refuelwashougal.org or The Salvation Army by calling (360) 835-3171 or emailing jessica.wheeler@usw.salvationarmy.org
Severe Weather Shelter
"Offering life-saving shelter from freezing temperatures and inclement weather."
During severe winter weather there is a shortage of overnight shelter in Clark County. ReFuel Washougal, in partnership with the The Salvation Army, spearheads efforts to meet this need in East County whenever the weather forecast predicts snow, freezing rain, or temperatures below 30 F.
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Goals
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To provide a welcoming, safe place to sleep, simple food, and access to a bathroom during severe weather events
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To provide volunteers with the training and support needed for a safe and meaningful experience
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To be a community that cares by showing compassion for our fellow community members, specifically those who are most vulnerable during severe weather conditions
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Operational Overview
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All are welcome
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Capacity: 20 guests
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Hours of Operation: 6:00 pm to 7:00 am
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Days of Service: Declared severe weather events - forecast of 30 F or less, snow and/or freezing rain*
*We can only open if we have volunteer capacity for any given night
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Additional Local Resources
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Volunteers Needed
Washougal's Severe Weather Shelter and all of ReFuel's services operate on the kindness of volunteers. If you would like to help, please see the information above and get signed up for a training class.
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ReFuel Washougal's Severe Weather Weather Shelter program operates with the following guiding values:
* Compassion * Acceptance * Accountability * Dedication * Teamwork * Respect * Integrity
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For more information or to volunteer, please contact us.
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