Compassion and Social Justice: Shelter

 

Habitat for Humanity

Tallahassee's Habitat for Humanity got its start at First Presbyterian Church.  Working with other congregations, we build a Habitat House every year. Offerings at both Christmas Eve services go to support Habitat. 

 

The Shelter of Tallahassee and Leon County, Inc.

First Presbyterian Church opened its doors to homeless neighbors in the cold winter of 1987, and The Shelter was born.  Now a free-standing organization, The Shelter still receives support from our congregation. 

 

Cold Nights Shelter

For a number of years First Presbyterian Church either operated or assisted in operating an overflow shelter for cold nights. With the opening of the Kearney Center in 2015, the need for an additional Cold Nights Shelter no longer exists. We are grateful to all the congregations who partnered in operating the Cold Nights Shelter.