Volunteer with Our Outreach Services Team
Volunteer or make an in-kind contribution of goods today!
Read about our successful Lobby Day with the Supportive Housing Network of New York (SHNNY).
Our street Outreach Services team serves both Rensselaer and Albany Counties.
About Joseph's House & Shelter
Joseph’s House & Shelter provides emergency shelter or support services to an average of 2000 men, women and children yearly. Central to Joseph’s House mission is to provide non-judgmental services to end homelessness. The staff works to build relationships based on each guest’s & tenant’s strengths and capacities. Treating each person with dignity & respect, and promoting self-determination empowers guests and tenants to make healthier choices.
Help Joseph's House & Shelter Today
We are able to do the work we do thank to the generous support of people like you. Thank you for your support of our mission to provide non-judgemental services to end homelessness!
Please provide as much information about yourself as you are willing to so we may properly thank you!
If you wish to support us by check you can mail the check to 74 Ferry Street Troy, NY 12180, care of Development. Please make your check out to “Joseph’s House and Shelter.”
Your contribution helps support the core services we provide, including overnight shelter for the homeless, warm meals, diversion and re-entry programs, street outreach services, supported housing and much more.
Can’t manage a financial contribution right now? Learn more about other ways you can get involved, including volunteer opportunities, taking part in upcoming events we’re hosting, and hosting your own events that gather resources for the homeless and/or raise community awareness of the unique challenges faced by our unhoused neighbors.
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Join in our work to end homelessness with a sustaining financial contribution! Even a small donation makes a difference in our mission to provide non-judgemental services along a continuum of care.
Donation Drives
Organize a “drive” for items we always need. Toiletries, especially toothpaste, toothbrushes, and deodorant are always in demand.
Weekend Meals
We rely on volunteers to prepare lunch and dinner for approximately 40 people on Saturdays and Sundays.
Hospitality Volunteer
Hospitality Volunteers spend time with guests and help with chores that keep the shelter running. We need hospitality volunteers weeknight evenings and all day on weekends.