Out of the Cold Centre County
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Volunteer With Us

Open 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. Daily @ 318 S. Atherton St., State College, PA 16801
We rely on dedicated volunteers to help us provide meals, support, and daytime assistance.
​No experience necessary—just a willingness to help.
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Volunteer Opportunities:
  • Meal Preparation & Service
    • Help prepare and serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner
  • Day Shelter Assistance
    • Welcome guests, help with activities, and provide support
  • Special Events & Projects
    • Help with fundraisers, donation drives, and community events
Daytime volunteers
June Sign Ups
Meal provider & Evening host

Group Volunteering

Faith communities, student organizations, businesses, and civic groups are encouraged to volunteer together!
All groups must schedule their volunteer opportunities with us in advance.
Contact us to schedule

Make a Donation

Contributing a donation, whether it's monetary or in other forms, plays a crucial role in keeping our shelter operational.
Item Donation Needs:
Cleaning Supplies
  • ​​Lysol disinfectant spray
  • All-purpose cleaner
  • Glass cleaner
  • Magic Erasers
  • Microfiber cloths and rags
  • Unscented laundry detergent
  • Dryer sheets
  • 13-gallon trash bags​

Toiletries
  • Toothpaste & soft-bristle toothbrushes
  • Deodorant
  • Feminine hygiene products (pads preferred)
  • Hairbrushes and combs
Gift Cards
  • To local grocery stores ($25 or $50)
  • To local restaurants in ($25 and below)
  • To Goodwill or Ollies for ($25 or $50)
Current Need Notes:
​We have limited storage for blanket donations. Please consider donating these items to other local agencies or thrift shops.

Donations can be dropped off at the rear porch entrance of the day shelter located at 318 S. Atherton Street, State College. Parking is available at the back, accessible from Nittany or Foster Street via H Alley. ​To discuss unlisted items for donation, or to arrange for pick-up or drop-off, please call 814-852-8864 or email us at [email protected]
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Fundraising Opportunities 

We invite you to join us for our major all-in events throughout the year. Whether you or your group are interested, please explore our event calendar or the links below.
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Event calendar

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 OOTC is a registered non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that was
​established in February 2011 by the Community Safety Net (CSN), which serves residents of Centre County, Pennsylvania. 
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  • About Us
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