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About SHIP
SHIP is a team effort by committed volunteers from the community
guided by the SHIP Program Manager and SHIP Board Members. SHIP
provides various programs including a weekday breakfast/brown bag
lunch program, and a weekend fellowship dinner program. SHIP relies on the local community for financial
support and receives no government funding.
History of SHIP
(Summit Helping Its People)
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In 1990 the Summit Interfaith Clergy Fellowship formed an ecumenical
task force of clergy, public officials and concerned citizens. Its
goal was to assist homeless and at-risk homeless not served by other
programs in the immediate area with additional support services
made available as needed.
To feed the homeless and at-risk homeless people in Summit and
assist participants in obtaining additional support services.
The SHIP programs are administered by the Board of Trustees. The
Board hires a Program Manager to oversee the day to day activities
and operations. The Board consists of community volunteers and meet
once a month. The Board Chair presides at Board Meetings and
represents SHIP within the community. In addition, there is a
Secretary, a Corresponding Secretary, and a Treasurer. Various
committees are established by the Board as appropriate.