Success Story

A Week at Interfaith Hospitality Network (IHN)

On Sunday afternoon, the network van arrives at the host congregation with cots and the families' personal belongings to be set up in a designated space, such as classrooms or a fellowship hall with dividers. Volunteers set up the common area and the rooms for the families.

Dinner is served family style. Guests and volunteers share the meal together. Families are responsible for their children and help with cleanup and chores.

After dinner, volunteers and their families’ fellowship with guests and their families. Together, they play games, do homework, watch videos, or just talk.

Adults turn in at around 10:00 p.m., children at appropriate earlier bedtimes. Two volunteers spend the night at the congregation. (read more)