We Care Program

Organization Description

Originating through the efforts of local service providers and concerned citizens, the We Care Program – Turlock (WCP) was incorporated as a 501 (c) 3 in 2003.  The We Care Program has provided cold weather shelter services in Turlock for the past ten years for very low and low income homeless adults.  The WCP first opened its doors in 2002 using the Zion Worship Center facility.  The shelter remained in this location for two years and served 42-45 men and women per night.

In 2004 the City of Turlock purchased a warehouse facility on B Street for the shelter to utilize which increased the capacity to 65-70 men and women per night.  2008 brought some changes to the shelter providers in the Turlock area.  Personnel changes in the City of Turlock housing services department brought in a differing perspective on the management of the homeless services in Turlock, and a local faith based organization the Turlock Gospel Mission (TGM) was formed.

In 2008 the shelter moved to its current location at 219 S. Broadway, which has the capacity to shelter up to 49 men per night.  Women are now being served by Turlock Gospel Mission.

Program Information

Possible Volunteer Opportunities:

  • We Care Shelter Site: Students are allowed during the day and during dinner.  After evening meal students should not be on premesis.
    • Assist with making intake & RE-entry packets
    • Assist with preparing newsletters to be mailed out
    • Assist in organizing and cleaning kitchen & Pantry areas
    • Assist with serving dinner
Health & Safety

Homeless Shelter. Volunteers may be asked to work with men that are homeless in tasks such as serving dinner, clerical work, sorting donations etc, 
Address 
221 South Broadway
Turlock, CA 95380
United States
General Phone 
(209) 620-2414
Website:
http://wecareturlock.org/
Student Contact 
Name
Corey Mai
Job Title
Director of Operations
Phone
(209) 664-2003
Email
corey@wecareturlock.org

Current Opportunities

Title Program Start Date Location Type
We Care Program - Turlock College Corps, Curricular Community Engaged Learning, Internship, Service Learning Ongoing On-site
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Program(s) 
College Corps
Curricular Community Engaged Learning
Internship
Service Learning
Organization type 
Human, Social, or Employment Services (Nonprofit)
Focus Population(s)
People Experiencing Homelessness
Focus Area(s)
Food & Housing Security
Hours of operation 

Students are allowed during the day and during dinner.  After evening meal students should not be on premesis.