Two operations in the Parkland Spanaway area have been reaching out for assistance as they try to help others who are without housing in this cold Winter weather.

Family Promise of Pierce County, located in the Parkland Community Center at 121st and Pacific Avenue was called up to be the warming center for Pierce County.

These are the requests from the “Warming Center” Staff at Family Promise:

• Sweatpants – in all sizes but desperate for adults as there are many adults that find themselves needing new pants in the morning. 
• Socks – all sizes
• Jackets/Sweatshirts – all sizes
• Kids Clothing – most children are between the ages of 2-7 and we currently only have baby clothing
• Depends – or any other adult style hygiene products used for the same purpose. 
• Blankets – DESPERATELY NEED ANY AND ALL
• Volunteers – Two time frames – 6:30a to 9am to assist with cleanup and 6pm-9pm (or as late as anyone is willing to stay) to help with getting people set up for the evening. 
• Hand/Feet Warmers
• Milk (whole, 2%, 1%, fat free, non-dairy, chocolate, we don’t really care what kinds) Shelf stable milk is best
• Hand Soap
• Sanitizer

Thank you all for what you do! The community coming together has been awesome to see!

The entrance is the front door of the Parkland School at 121st and Pacific Avenue to bring donations. Someone is there 24/7 to answer the door.

At the Parkland Spanaway Library is Sandy Anthis. She is a PEER Specialist. Her request, was left on the site called NextDoor. One of our community members was hospitalized and all their stuff was taken. Warm blankets, hoodie, jackets, gloves, and warm pants would be appreciated. Sizes: Adult, Large to 4xl Pants: tall, medium and large DROP OFF at the Parkland/Spanaway Library.

Thank you in advance for the help you can provide. They can probably use monetary donations too though their website.

From Steve Decker, CEO – Family Promise of Pierce County:

As you may know, we were asked to begin Warming Center Emergency Shelter operations on Jan 19th.  That feels like a lifetime ago to our team.  

I want to mention a few people/groups that have really stepped up:

• Parkland Community Association for letting us use the hallway for warming, plus numerous donations of extra food and supplies.

• Jay Worley, Chair of the  SSHA3P Advisory Board  has stayed 5 nights to support the work

• Tim Fairley, FPPC Board member has stayed overnight multiple times and made himself available for more

• Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (Graham Stake), has been and continues to provide meals and individuals who have been helping

• Theresa and Christine at the Common Good Supply Closet

• Spanaway United Methodist Church have provided supplies, and overnight volunteers (Jessica and Diana)