Who We Are
SALT, an acronym that stands for Service and Love Together, is a youth and young adult ministry organization with the mission of sharing Christ's love by serving the unsheltered through comprehensive mobile outreach centers.
What We Do
Services Offered to Unsheltered Guests Through SALT Mobile Outreach Centers: Showers, Clothing, Snacks, Charging Stations, Mail Services, Laundry, Phone Use, Hygiene Products, Haircuts, Case Management, Mental Health Counseling, and Bible Studies / Spiritual Care Support.
From August 2020 through March 2022 SALT Outreach has been involved in helping to End Homelessness for 1,050 different people (368 moved to housing and 682 diverted to housing).
There is a direct correlation between frequency of visits with SALT Outreach and percentage of people who are moved into housing. The more frequently someone visits SALT Outreach the more likely they were moved into housing.
These programs were all created based on the needs expressed by our unsheltered friends. Surveys, focus groups, and informal discussions were done to pinpoint the exact needs. As we continue to partner with the community, we believe that together we can help to end homelessness in Florida and beyond. To learn more about SALT Outreach, click here!
Volunteering FAQs:
Volunteerism is an essential component to our organization, so thank you for tapping into the work we do and helping us to serve our neighbors experiencing homelessness, a homebound community. Each day is split up into a morning (8:30am-12:00pm) and afternoon (1:00pm-4:30pm) shift. Before your volunteering begins, our outreach staff will guide your team through our processes of operations as well as provide a tour of our site, with some history of SALT's roots and mission of our mobile drop-in centers. While you're here, we encourage honest conversations with anyone stopping by for services. With the stigma of homelessness, many folks may be used to being disregarded or treated less than. Active listening goes a long way in cultivating our community of care. Likewise, being unhoused can be a traumatizing experience and each person is impacted by this in various ways and levels. We ask that you respect our guests' privacy and keep any photography limited, especially if it is revealing someone's face. While volunteering, a team member will always be near to answer any questions or provide any assistance you may need.
Where should I park?
Once you enter the campus, you may park at any available parking spot. Since parking on-site is limited, we encourage carpooling if you are attending with a group. If you are volunteering with a group and need further assistance with parking, please reach out to: volunteer@saltoutreach.org
Where should I go to sign in after I park?
SALT operates on a campus shared with Powerhouse Church. To check in for your volunteer shift please go to the SALT building, located towards the back of the campus and let any SALT staff know you are there to volunteer.
What should I wear?
There are various tasks and work environments you may encounter when volunteering with SALT; therefore, we recommend wearing loose fitted, comfortable clothing that you are not afraid of getting stained, torn or soiled. Please refer to the guide below.
Required Attire for Volunteering:
Tops: Plain T-shirts, non-offensive graphics tee's, loose breathable fabrics.
Shorts: Knee or above knee length, loose breathable fabrics.
Pants: Khakis, cargos, sweats, scrubs, jeans, loose breathable fabrics.
Shoes: Sneakers, closed toe shoes.
Jewelry: Limit or hide large/long chains, no large hoop earrings, or excessive rings (you may be wearing gloves).
Who do I contact if I have any questions?
For any questions, you may contact: volunteer@saltoutreach.org
How do I know how many hours I have volunteered and who can sign my form?
The Volunteer Coordinator may sign your form and provide a letter of verification if needed. To confirm your hours, you may check via your volunteer portal or reach out to: volunteer@saltoutreach.org
Where should I go if I want to donate to or support SALT Outreach?
To buy some SALT Swag, click here.
To access our Amazon Wishlist, click here.
To sign up for our Newsletter, click here.
If you would like to make a donation to SALT, click here.
What in-kind items can I donate?
Men's clothing: Jeans, underwear, shorts, t-shirts, sneakers, work boots, sweaters and jackets
Women's clothing: Size large+, work boots, sweater and jackets.
For weather relief: Ponchos, raincoats, umbrellas, tarps, bandanas, sun hats, and ball caps.
For sleep: Sleeping bags, blankets, and tents
For storage: Backpacks, small luggage, wagons, small carts, and reusable bags.
For hygiene: Nail clippers, q-tips, lotion for sensitive skin, after sun care, bug repellant, wet wipes, shower wipes, and deodorant.
For hydration: Reusable or insulated water bottles and cooling towels.
Miscellaneous: Sunglasses and reading glasses.
How should I drop off my in-kind donations?
To schedule a drop-off time, you may contact: volunteer@saltoutreach.org
Details
| (407) 797-0683 | |
| volunteer@saltoureach.org | |
| Kathleem Jorge | |
| Director of Outreach Services | |
| https://www.serviceandlovetogether.org/ |
