Do you live, work, or go to school in Douglaston and want to connect with other neighbors organizing to welcome and support folks experiencing homelessness in our neighborhood? Join Douglaston Open Hearts for our September chapter meeting on Zoom. Zoom link will be shared upon RSVP.

Douglaston Open Hearts + Zion Episcopal Church are offering a Free Store for the residents of the Douglaston Women's Shelter on April 27. Here’s how you can help:

Volunteer at the Free Store

Email info@openheartsinitiative.org and we’ll get you plugged in!

Sort donations

Help sort donations at Zion Episcopal Church on the following dates:

• Wednesday, April 17, 9:30am-12pm

• Friday, April 19, 9:30am-12pm

• Wednesday, April 24, 9:30am-12pm

• Friday, April 26, 9:30am-12pm

Donate items

Purchase items for donation through the Amazon wishlist (these will be delivered directly to the church), or drop off gently used or new items (women’s spring clothing and brand new toiletries only!) at Zion Episcopal Church’s parish office, from Tuesdays-Fridays 9am-1pm.