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Hours

Open 4 p.m. – 9 a.m.
Monday – Friday
24 hours, Sat. – Sun.
and during holidays

401 W. Cabarrus St.
Raleigh, NC 27601

Volunteer Meal Service Schedule

Helen Wright Center Front Desk Volunteer Schedule

Helen Wright Center for Women

The Helen Wright Center for Women (HWCW) works to reduce homelessness by providing temporary housing and support services in a program to promote independence. Among these are:

• transitional shelter for 230 women who are homeless each year.
• offering basic needs and case management to help homeless women move toward independence and permanent housing.
• special programs such as yoga, women’s support group, game nights and night of pampering, and workshops for life skills, job readiness, home owenership, self-esteem and health related issues.

General Information

There is frequently a waiting list for the HWCW. Applicants must leave contact information, or call in daily, to check on space availability.

• Guests, with the support of a case manager, set goals to accomplish.
• Guests must be drug and alcohol free.
• Guests complete chores each morning and evening to keep the Center clean and running smoothly.
• Each guest contracts for an initial stay of two months and can apply for extensions.
• Guests make a commitment to live in a community environment.

Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteers prepare most meal times and help with administrative duties at the front desk. For more information about volunteering, see our Volunteers section.