Enthusiastic volunteers “Hoofed it for the Homeless” in Federal Way on April 4.

The effort raised more than $2,400 to help reopen a winter homeless men’s shelter from October 2009 through March 2010 in Federal Way. The Reach Out shelter offers a roof, food and support services to participants. Reach Out is a grass-roots community group representing multiple faith communities and several non-profit service agencies.

Tax-deductible donations for its second winter of operations can be made to: Multi-Service Center, Attn: Reach Out, 1200 S. 336th St., Federal Way, WA 98003. To learn more, visit www.multi-servicecenter.com

Information courtesy of Nancy Jaenicke