Tempe First UMC was instrumental in starting I-HELP (Interfaith Homeless Emergency Lodging Program) in downtown Tempe. Homeless folks are provided with food and a safe place to sleep three days per week. I-HELP is an interfaith, cooperative effort of several Tempe congregations, Tempe Emergency Assistance Ministries, Tempe Community Action Agency and Tempe Salvation Army plus Tempe business and education partners.

Each Sunday night, around 30 homeless guests spend the night in our Ross Hall. You can be involved by helping to prepare meals for this important group; there are occasionally other needs as well.

If you'd like to participate, please contact us.