The mission of The Dignity Center is to welcome and support people dealing with financial and housing insecurity on their path to stability. Through a committed team of trained volunteers, The Dignity Center works one-on-one with people to build relationships, help them set goals toward greater self-sufficiency and stability, and develop and implement a plan to reach those goals.

Our name says it all, and when people walk through our doors they are welcomed with dignity and respect. Hospitality is at the heart of everything we do at The Dignity Center.

The Dignity Center is here to walk with you on your path to stability.

You can expect to meet with one of our advocates, who will first listen and ask a number of pertinent questions to better understand your situation and current concerns.

Your advocate will then work with you to determine what goals you want set to help you achieve greater stability in your life. These goals may have to do with housing, employment, education, physical or mental health, substance abuse, or other matters, but they are YOUR goals. The step-by-step plan you will develop to achieve them is for tailored to you.

It is about the steps that you will take to gain self-sufficiency.

The Dignity Center is looking for more volunteers.

There are a variety of roles that need to be filled, and, hopefully, one of them is right for you.

Advocate | 9am-11:30am (or later as available)
Each Advocate receives training on available resources and The Dignity Center procedures to equip the Advocate to meet one-on-one with guests. The Advocate assists the guests in setting goals to help the guest gain stability. The Advocate serves as an accountability partner in the ongoing process and helps guests access resources available at The Dignity Center and in the community.

Greeter | 9-11:30am
The Greeter does exactly that – opens the door and greets our guests. The Greeter explains The Dignity Center to first-time visitors and ensures that guests sign in when they arrive. That first friendly face means a lot to our guests.

Hospitality Volunteer | 8:45am-12:15pm
A Hospitality Volunteer makes peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, packs and distributes lunches, keeps the dining room stocked with coffee and other treats, helps guests access our hygiene and household items, and generally spreads cheer.

Kitchen Supervisors | 8:15am-12:45pm
The Kitchen Supervisor arrives early to ensure the kitchen is ready for the Hospitality Volunteers. The Kitchen Supervisor works alongside the Hospitality Volunteers, directs their efforts as needed, and ensures that the kitchen and dining room are clean and ready for the next shift. The Kitchen Supervisor also coordinates with other Kitchen Supervisors to ensure that we have all the supplies we need.