Supporting the homeless is a corporal work of mercy and a beautiful way to serve Jesus and share his love with our brothers and sisters in need. Learn more about our outreach opportunities to the homeless below.
Roof Above Men's Shelter - monthly dinners
Habitat for Humanity - workdays
HOM - furniture and household items drives
HOM - part of Catholic Charities - furnishes apartments for refugee families being settled in Charlotte, using good-condition used furniture and new and good-condition housewares. Furniture and houseware drives are held periodically at St. Gabriel Church, with furniture pick-ups available.
HOM has assisted in setting up 40+ apartments in 2023 for refugee familes.
Saturday, March 16
9:30 - 10:30 am
Lowest church parking lot
Drop off smaller household items
Email HOM to schedule a pickup for larger items.
Future pickup dates:
March 16
May 18
June 22
Aug. 17
Sept. 21
Nov. 16
CONTACT HOM here
Furniture and items currently needed
Urgent Needs for March:
Toilet bowl brushes
Bath hand towels and wash cloths
Bath mats
Shower curtains and liners
Dishes/casserole dishes/mixing bowls
Tables: end/coffee/dining
Dressers
End tables
Nightstands
Coffee tables
Kitchen tables and chairs
Large lamps
Pictures/Artwork
Shower curtains, liners and rings
Pots and pan sets
Casserole dishes
Paper towels, and toilet tissue
Bath room rugs
Toasters
Bathroom hand towels
Napkins
Kleenex
Toothbrushes
Deoderant
Sorry, these items cannot be accepted:
Bed frames or mattresses
Cribs
Used bed linens
Glass tables
Mirrors
TV cabinets or large armoires
TVs and electronics
Questions and volunteer opportunities:
CONTACT HOM here
Over 30 years of partnering with Habitat for Humanity, St. Gabriel Church has built 4 homes and assisted with construction of more than 100 homes. Our most recent Church Partners Build was completed in early 2023. We support Habitat's commitment to build "strength, stability, and self-reliance through shelter".
Saturday, May 11
Note: We typically participate in a Habitat Workday every other month.
Ages 16+, no experience needed
Workcrew:
8:00 am - 4:00 pm (full or partial day)
Lunch crew:
Prepare and provide lunch
Our volunteers prepare and serve dinner to residents of A Roof Above (formerly The Men's Shelter) on the last Friday of each month. Roof Above requires that all volunteers wear masks.
All volunteers ages 18+ must be compliant with the Diocesan SAFE Environment requirements before serving. Not sure of your status? Email Karen Brown here for assistance.
March 29
April 26
May 31
Prep shift: 2:30-5:30 pm
Ages 18+
Service shift: 5:30 - 7:30 pm
ages 16+
Email Karen Brown and request to be added to the monthly sign-up invitation.
Add your name to our Roof Above volunteer list