There's no vaccine
for homelessness.
Your compassion is the cure.
Virtual Homeless Shelter Benefit
April 8 - April 22, 2021
Melanie and Amber's Story
Hear from Melanie and her eight-year-old daughter, Amber, about their experiences at the Emergency Homeless Shelter.
About the Virtual Homeless Shelter Benefit
The Bucks County Emergency Homeless Shelter, a program of Family Service, is a temporary residence for individuals and families who have lost safe and stable housing. The shelter operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Last year, we served 396 people, including 130 children, at the shelter.
Each spring, we host our annual shelter benefit, and last year we raised more than $250,000 from generous donors and sponsors who recognize the shelter’s role in providing a safe haven for its residents and helping them rebuild their lives. The shelter relies on this event to provide vitally important support for its operations and to ensure essential services for residents throughout the year.
Due to COVID-19, it was necessary to cancel our in-person benefit both last year and this year and transform it into a virtual event. This virtual benefit enables those who believe in the importance of the shelter to demonstrate their support by making donations at various impact levels. Be sure to review the many ways you can make an impact and transform lives. In addition, please share this page with your family and friends. Your involvement, your compassion and your support is critical to our success. You can play a key role in decreasing homelessness in our community. Thank you for your help and support!
Where Your Contributions Go
Operations $5,000
$5,000 covers the increased operational costs due to providing services at both the shelter and motels.
Transportation $1,000
$1,000 helps provide 1 week of transportation services to bring residents to and from job interviews, medical visits, and other essential appointments.
Cots & Bedding $500
$500 helps provide cots, sheets, blankets and pillows for a family of 5 at the shelter so they can get a good night’s sleep.
Childrens' Snacks $250
$250 helps provide an evening snack for each child at the shelter for 1 month.
Support a Team or Individual Fundraiser
Thank You To Our Top Sponsors
Impact Sponsor: $20,000
Building Sponsor: $15,000
Health & Social Work Sponsor: $10,000
Meals Sponsor: $5,000
Meals Sponsor: $5,000
Meals Sponsor: $5,000
Meals Sponsor: $5,000
Meals Sponsor: $5,000
Meals Sponsor: $5,000
Meals Sponsor: $5,000
Meals Sponsor: $5,000
Meals Sponsor: $5,000
COVID-19 PPE Sponsor: $2,500
COVID-19 PPE Sponsor: $2,500
COVID-19 PPE Sponsor: $2,500
COVID-19 PPE Sponsor: $2,500
COVID-19 PPE Sponsor: $2,500
COVID-19 PPE Sponsor: $2,500
Budget Counseling Sponsor: $1,500
Budget Counseling Sponsor: $1,500
Budget Counseling Sponsor: $1,500
Transportation Sponsor: $1,000
Transportation Sponsor: $1,000
Planning Committee
Thank you to our committee that works tirelessly during this unprecedented time to reimagine our annual benefit and bring it to reality.
Bernadette Handler (Chair), Ronan Barrett, Nicki Bedesem, Drew Bergman, Liz Bielunas, Cliff Davis, Julie Dees, Larissa Fallon, Carolyn Fogel, Alice Cahill Gens, Regina Moriarty, Kim Strong
Campaign Activity
- All
- Comments
- Donors
Paul DiCicco donated $1,575.00
We appreciate all that Family Service does in our community. We will continue to give our support and help to our neighbors.
Eric Gooding donated $262.50
Debra Huddleston donated $525.00
Lisa Bryer donated $500.00
Barbara and Dave Lewis donated $200.00