King's Harvest volunteer training and sign-up meeting Nov. 14


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Posted Online: Nov. 09, 2012, 1:01 pm
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Press release submitted by King's Harvest Ministries


King's Harvest volunteering training and sign up meeting for their homeless shelter.

King's Harvest is desperate for volunteers this winter to help with their overflow shelter for the homeless. The organization will have a Volunteer Training and Sign-up Meeting Wednesday, November 14, at 7:00 pm. The meeting will be held at 824 W. 3rd Street in Downtown Davenport. Please enter through the front door.
Individuals will be given training and an opportunity to sign up to volunteer for check-in (8:45-10:30 pm) and overnight. The organization also needs individuals to supply sandwiches to help feed the homeless.
King's Harvest is a non-profit 501c(3) organization that serves the poor and homeless in the Quad Cities and is located in Downtown Davenport. They offer the following services to the less fortunate: hot meals, shelters, clothing, groceries, pet assistance, and various other emergency needs.
If you would like more information about this topic, or to schedule an interview with Chris Dunn of King's Harvest Ministries, please call 309-798-3776.




















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