Multi-Service Center is looking for two special businesses, organizations or groups to help the organization spread hope and holiday cheer in its men’s housing program.

Carpenter House is currently housing five men. Gifts for each resident and either a prepared meal or fixings to make their own holiday meal are needed.

Horizon House is currently housing four men. Gifts for each resident and a prepared holiday meal are needed.

“While Multi-Service Center’s women’s housing program and family shelter have people knocking down the door to sponsor, it’s much harder to find sponsors for the men’s housing program,” said Greg Hollmann, Multi-Service Center family development specialist. “These men are here temporarily on the way to rebuilding their lives. Many of them have limited to no family in the area and will be spending the holidays supporting each other.”

Multi-Service Center’s men’s housing program helps men in recovery from drug and/or alcohol addiction, who are homeless and who cannot afford market rate housing.

Participants live in shared housing in single-family homes for up to two years with other men in recovery who are actively working to rebuild their lives. Program participants work with a case manager and other support staff to reduce barriers to self-sufficiency, such as mental health issues, physical disabilities, drug/alcohol treatment, employment, education, legal and/or financial issues.

If you can help provide help and hope this holiday season for these men, contact Greg Hollmann at gregh@mschelps.org or 253-838-6810, ext. 161.