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Hope Harbor, Lakeport Senior Center partner for new volunteer program
Shelter guests will be given an opportunity to work at the center's kitchen and Meals on Wheels Thrift Store.
These volunteer positions could eventually turn into paid employment opportunities thanks to Senior Center Executive Director Jonathan Crooks and Hope Harbor Manager Gary Deas.
"This is a great opportunity to help our shelter guests get on a successful path to employment while helping to feed area seniors who rely on MealsOn Wheels for their food needs," said Deas.
Employment is a big need for Hope Harbor's current occupants, many of whom cannot qualify for permanent housing because they have no source of income.
Over the last months three of the shelter's guests have found employment, nine permanent housing and 10 have moved on to other programs that better meet their needs.
Hope Harbor has been working with Lakeport Senior Center already, during the duration of the COVID-19 shelter in place order to fill the pantry for the shelter's meals.
Hope Harbor will continue to provide a safe place for Lake County's unsheltered neighbors to be until the shelter in place order is lifted.
To make a contribution or donation to Hope Harbor you can call 707-533-0522 or visit www.hopeharborlakecounty.com . You can donate to the Lakeport Senior Center by calling 707-263-4218 or visit www.lcseniors.com .