Marywood University Campus Ministry & Collegiate Volunteers
Volunteer Opportunities: People Who Are Homeless


Held during Founders' Week every November, this campus program aims to raise awareness about these issues through activities such as a Hunger Walk, Hunger Banquet, Sleepout for the Homeless, and a variety of service in our local community.

2007 Hunger and Homelessness Week photos

Habitat for Humanity

Volunteers assist with home construction and renovation projects for local low-income families. Work days are scheduled on weekends throughout the year.
Check our Events Calendar for dates and times. Work with local chapter is limited.

Contact: Anna Mizer

Knitting Circle

New and experienced knitters are invited to knit hats and scarves that are donated to agencies that serve homeless persons.

This semester we have expanded our "circle" to include local youth from the United Neighborhood Center's weeknight teen program. Please note that all supplies and/or materials are provided if you do not have your own!

Wednesday Knitting Nights in Madonna
8:30-10pm :
Jan 23
Feb 6 & 20
March 5 & 26*
April 2 & 15

*tentative date

UNC Teen Program- Bellevue Center, West Scranton (Transportation is provided)
Mondays 6:30-8pm:
Jan 28
Feb 11 & 25
March 10
April 7 & 21

New! Tuesdays- knit on your lunch break! 12-1pm Location TBA Begins Jan 22nd

This winter help warm up America! We are collecting knitted and crocheted afghan blocks to join into blankets. Please see the official website (or contact us) for patterns and more info. www.warmupamerica.com

Contact Sam Breiner or Moira Pope.


Ugly Quilts

Volunteers come together to make sleeping bags out of donated materials. These sleeping bags are distributed to homeless individuals and local shelters. Quilting sessions are scheduled at various times throughout the semester. Come once or come every week! No experience necessary!
Click on the Events Calendar for dates and times.

Contact: Lynette Errante

Sleep Out for the Homeless

Experience one night of homelessness with other Marywood students who come together and sleep out either on campus or downtown at Lackawanna County Courthouse. Sleepout is generally scheduled in November (during Hunger & Homelessness Week) and / or March and runs from 10:00 PM - 6:00 AM. The night includes a speaker, reflection and group activities that help raise awareness about homelessness. This lived experience will open your eyes to the challenges of being homeless.

Contact: Katie Bloodgood

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