The Coughlin Shelter includes the Michael Pacheco rec area, which has couches, a television, books, games, movies, Wi-Fi (inappropriate content will be blocked), and a bank of computers for guests to use. There is a kitchenette with dishes, a dishwasher, toaster oven, coffee maker, and microwave. Snacks and light food items are provided. The space
Bring comfortable, appropriate clothing or pajamas to sleep in. All guests must be fully covered when sleeping.
Each guest has a clothing stand and a small bedside table with a cubby to store belongings. Only what can fit in those two spaces can be kept at our shelter. Any additional items will have to be kept at the drop-in center. Guests are responsible for collecting their belongings if they leave the drop-in
The bus will bring you from Olivieri Drop-In Center to the Coughlin Men’s Shelter, where you will be greeted by a volunteer who will mark your name off on the passenger manifest. If your name is not on the manifest, you are not allowed to enter the shelter unless the Respite Coordinator at the Drop-In
All guests of our shelter are clients of the Olivieri Drop-In Center. The Drop-In Center is located at 257 West 30th St. Clients must go through the drop-in center screening in order to be assigned to a shelter bed.
Absolutely! Please visit our Donation page for information about monetary donations.
Yes! It helps to offset our out-of-pocket costs for the pantry when we receive the proceeds of a food drive. There are two ways to do a drive: Set up an online drive at www.YouGiveGoods.com (preferred method)! An online drive has many benefits to the organizer, the donors, and to Xavier Mission. They include: Ease
We accept donations of non-perishable food items for the pantry. Please contact the Director of Outreach to find out what items are particularly needed.
Yes! The maximum group size is 10, unless the volunteer coordinator is short-staffed and makes the decision to allow a larger group. Groups of teenagers under 17 MUST be accompanied by 1 adult for every 5 teens. Group leaders should be prepared with contact information for each person in their group on the day of
Be comfortable! T-shirts and jeans are fine. Please do not wear: Clothing with inappropriate or offensive sayings, characters, pictures or designs. Very short shorts/skirts, or shirts that expose your midriff. Sandals or other open-toe shoes—every once in a while, cans of food are dropped! We’ll provide gloves, which everyone working with food must wear.