CRAIG'S  PLACE  T  HOMELESS SHELTER

Winter is cold in Amherst! The temperature drops and snow covers the ground. The cold weather is dangerous for our homeless neighbors. First Baptist partners with the Town of Amherst, Craig's Doors Association, local churches, and social service agencies to host the homeless shelter during the winter to offer a safe place, hot meals, warm showers, and supportive community.

The Warming Place is open November - April. Our neighbors in need of shelter are invited to the church cafe for warmth, safety, and community. Each guest has a cot for sleeping with warm blankets and storage so they don't have to carry everything throughout the day. Newspapers and books are available to read and a movie is shown many nights. A healthy dinner is served each night and a hot breakfast is offered each morning. Social service representatives are available to connect people with resources such as medical care, substance addiction treatment, voational counseling, and more to build a better future. 

Craig's Doors Home Association manages the Warming Place and provides professional staff each night, bringing years of experience managing community services in our region. Volunteers from local churches assist the staff. To learn about volunteering contact the church office at office@fbcamherst.org or 549-3596.