Painting at Families Forward New Directions Shelter (morning)

Calendar
September 15, 2026
Time
9:00am - 12:00pm

Description

Help spruce up the shelter! Volunteers are needed to help do some painting in our emergency family shelter called New Directions Shelter. All supplies will be provided, but please bring your favorite paint brush.

Questions? Contact Missy Reams at missy@familiesforward.org or call 515-989-8404.

Orientation: A volunteer orientation about Families Forward is provided when you first arrive to volunteer.

About: Families Forward (previously Bidwell Riverside Center and Hawthorn Hill) has four main programs: Bidwell Pantry, Child Development Center, New Directions Shelter (emergency housing), and The Home Connection (long term housing). Our mission is to provide compassionate, life-changing assistance to families and their path to self-sufficiency.​

Details

Indoors Adequate Parking Drinks Provided

Additional Information

Register by Sep 11, 2026

Q: Minimum age to participate.
A: You must be age 16 or older to participate.

Q: Minors require an adult.
A: No

Q: Details of Provided Drinks
A: Water bottles and snacks will be provided.

Q: Can we direct media to your Day of Action activity?
A:  Yes

Q: Can United Way of Central Iowa take pictures of your Day of Action activity for social media and marketing?
A:  Yes