C’ville Shelter

PACEM relies on donations to fund operating expenses, such as supplies and office space. In addition, even though PACEM depends on volunteers, there is a paid, trained staff on-site at the shelters at all times throughout the season, as well as a full-time staff that provides ongoing year-round support to the homeless.

Sponsorship Opportunities for PACEM:
If you don’t know what to give, you can choose to cover the cost of one of the items below:

1. Purchase of new cots — $1,500
2. Hotel vouchers for homeless families — $3,000
3. Emergency assistance funds for homeless guests (help with prescriptions, bus tickets, winter coats, etc.) — $1,000
4. Transportation of guests to and from shelter — $10,000
5. Shelter supplies — $4,000
6. Shelter monitor position (an employment opportunity for a former PACEM guest) — $2,940
7. 1 week of shelter (staff time) $1,800
8. 1 month of shelter (staff time) $7,500

PACEM is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization and donations to PACEM are tax-deductible. Your monetary contribution in any amount can be sent to: PACEM, P.O. Box 14, Charlottesville, Virginia 22902, or you can make a secure on-line donation.

For more information on getting involved with PACEM, please contact Adriana Nicholson, our Guest Advocate/Volunteer Coordinator, at 434-465-5093 or pacemga@aol.com.